Bourgoin Marie-désiré - Watercolor

BOURGOIN Marie-Désiré (1839-1911)
Young woman at the harvest
Watercolor on Arches paper mounted on old cardboard.
Dimensions of the watercolor: 26.7cm x 18.5cm
Dimensions of the cardboard: 29.3cm x 20.7cm
Signed D Bourgoin lower right – circa 1870
Good condition – some small stains – slightly curved support

Marie-Désiré BOURGOIN owes his fame to his friendship with Sarah Bernhardt, of whom he was the painting teacher and whom he depicted on several occasions, notably in famous views of her sculpture studio. Often described as a landscape painter, Bourgoin also left numerous portraits, views of Paris, views of interiors and studios.
A student of Fournier d'Ajaccio, he was present at the Salon from 1861 to 1911.

Our watercolor, with fresh colors, presents a young woman at harvest, in peasant dress and carrying a large sheaf of wheat.

Works present at the Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet, Musée de la vie romantique …