The Seine And The Onlookers. Watercolor Paris Seine 1939

This watercolor, dated June 24, 1939, and signed with the initials VB, depicts a tranquil urban scene, likely located on the banks of the Seine in Paris. In the foreground, a man wearing a blue shirt and brown trousers sits contemplatively on a low wall. Two other figures stand on the esplanade below, gazing down at the river. The landscape is bathed in soft light, with a cloudy sky in pastel tones. To the left, the Seine stretches peacefully, crossed by a bridge in the background. Human silhouettes enliven the banks. To the right, a row of green trees frames a path lined with classical buildings, some of whose architectural details suggest a Parisian location. The style is free and impressionistic, with quick, light touches that convey a spontaneity typical of sketches or travel journals. The whole thing exudes a great serenity and a discreet nostalgia. The watercolor has been freshly framed by a professional with a custom-cut antique frame. Dimensions: 19 × 17 cm without the frame and 31 × 29 cm with the frame. Watercolor.