The Roofs of Paris
Hand Made Oil Reproduction
Hand-painted oil on canvas in your size and frame, made to order by our artists. ( Buy Print
Buy Image)
Pick from our preset sizes that match the artwork's original proportions.
You may enter your own dimensions to fit a specific frame or space. If your selected size does not match the original image's proportions, we will either crop the artwork or extend the painting with additional hand-painted elements. A digital mockup will be sent for your approval before production begins.
Please note that the on-screen preview does not reflect the actual cropping or extension. Only the mockup will accurately show the final composition.
While custom sizes are available, we recommend selecting a dimension from the predefined list to preserve the original proportions.
After order, ArtsDot.com team will email client for instructions and provide a mockup preview
Worldwide Delivery () in 3/4 weeks instead of standard 5 weeks. (17 August). No compromise on quality.
Free Worldwide Express Shipping
High-Quality Linen Canvas
Full Shipping Insurance
Customs Tax Refund Guarantee
True Color Matching Guarantee
60-Day Return Policy (Defects Only)
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Bulk Discount Offer
The Roofs of Paris
Reproduction Medium
Reproduction Size
-
Total Price
$ 263
Related Artworks
Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: Moscow, Russia, 1896
- Died: Paris, France, April 4, 1934 (aged 37-38)
- Parents: Nikolai Schlesinger (Russian father), Jeanne Malebranche (French mother)
- Early artistic training in Moscow under Ilya Mashkov, considered one of his most brilliant students.
- Apprenticeship at Aleksandra Ekster's studio in Kiev, Ukraine (1918). Ekster’s influence introduced Rockline to Cubism and fostered her creative spirit.
Career and Artistic Development
- Exhibited works at the 24th Moscow Artists Association Exposition and other exhibitions in Russia (1918-1919).
- Married Mr. Rokhlin in 1918, adopting his surname.
- Emigrated to France in 1921, obtaining French citizenship later. Initially lived with relatives in Burgundy before moving to Paris.
- Exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, Salon des Indépendants, and Salon Tuileries (1922 onwards), receiving positive critical reception.
- Early style influenced by Cubism and Impressionism, evolving into a unique personal style described as "something between Courbet and Renoir."
- Became a member of the Salon d’Automne in 1927, signifying professional recognition.
- Shift towards lighter, freer brushwork and softer color palettes in the late 1920s, closer to Impressionism.
- Focused primarily on depicting female nudes, often set against interior backgrounds.
Key Themes and Influences
- Subject Matter: Primarily female nudes, portraits, and occasional self-portraits.
- Influences: Pablo Picasso (through Ekster), Guillaume Apollinaire, Gustave Courbet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Ilya Mashkov, Aleksandra Ekster, Zinaida Serebriakova.
- Style: Initially Cubist and Impressionistic influences, transitioning to a distinctive style blending elements of both with expressive brushwork and a lyrical quality. Critics noted similarities between her nudes and those of Rubens and the icons of her native Russia.
- Color Palette: Evolved from bolder colors in early works to softer, more nuanced palettes in later paintings.
Major Achievements and Recognition
- Several solo exhibitions in Paris galleries (Vildrac, Bernheim, La Boetie, Barreiro).
- Membership in the Salon d’Automne society.
- Positive reviews from art critics like Raymond Escholier who praised her nude paintings as a "symphony of flesh."
- Acquired works by Paul Poiret and Charles Vildrac, demonstrating early recognition among influential figures.
- Sale of her painting “Card Players” (1919) at Christie's in 2008 for £2 million.
Later Life and Legacy
- Became a member of the painters’ section of the Union of Russian art in France in 1933.
- Committed suicide in Paris on April 4, 1934.
- Initially overlooked after her death, experienced a revival of interest from the early 2000s onwards.
- Exhibitions such as "Elles de Montparnasse" (2002) helped to re-establish her reputation.
- Retrospective exhibition at Galerie Drouart in 1984.
- Galerie Drouart is currently preparing a catalogue raisonné of her work.
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934 , Russia
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Courbet
- Renoir
- Cézanne
- Date Of Birth: 1896
- Date Of Death: 1934
- Full Name: Véra Rockline
- Nationality: Russian, French
- Notable Artworks:
- Card Players (1919)
- Nude with red beret (1920)
- Portrait of a young woman (1919)
- Place Of Birth: Moscow, Russia
- Zinaida Serebriakova: Contemporary Artist


Glass option is only available in size under 110 CM
