Today, on facebook, I discovered an artist that I had never heard of but instantly liked the work.  Upon researching the name, Luther Emerson Van Gorder, I discovered the reason why I had instantly warmed to his work.  He studied in New York under C.Y Turner and William Merritt Chase.  Chase had been exposed to Renoir, Monet and Degas - all artists in my favourite category.
Van Gorder (1861-1896) lived and worked in Paris from 1894-1896.  His works include many Parisian street and market scenes.  This lit scene has a distinct impressionist feel and the figures of the girls a Degas/ Renoir flavour!  I will find other works and post them later.  This is the kind of work I love and am inspired by!