Oil on canvas with a trace of a signature dated 1913.

This early 20th-century urban scene likely depicts a couple returning from the market in a bustling neighborhood of a city in southwestern France
In the foreground, the two figures walk side by side, laden with their purchases. The woman carries a basket while

The man’s wide-open white shirt, his red belt or sash tied around his waist, his dark vest or jacket draped over his shoulders, and his black beret: all of these elements are reminiscent of certain traditional Basque or Pyrenean costumes from the early 20th century, particularly those worn at markets, fairs, or during daily outings.

One of the most striking elements is the treatment of the shadows in the foreground.
Cast onto the light-colored ground, they extend the figures and subtly structure the composition.
They introduce a visual rhythm that balances the verticality of the figures and anchors the scene in the crisp light of late morning or late afternoon.

In the background, the artist depicts a working-class neighborhood with old buildings, low-slung roofs, and irregular facades.
The details are deliberately blended into a fluid, vibrant texture: stalls, passersby, posters, and urban activity are more implied than explicitly shown.
The posters, stalls, and scattered silhouettes suggest the bustle of a market or a shopping square nearby