Painted in the mid-twentieth century, Les Boulevards reflects the figurative direction pursued by Pierre Grisot throughout his career. Grisot worked during a period when many French painters sought to reconcile post-Impressionist colour with a renewed interest in everyday subjects and human presence. Educated in Paris and active across the decades following the Second World War, Grisot focused on street scenes, children and public spaces, using simplified forms and a restrained palette to situate his figures within recognisable social environments. Les Boulevards aligns with Grisot's broader exploration of modern urban life, observed through intimate, informal encounters.