River Landscape 19th Century French School

Charming oil on panel depicting a bucolic riverside landscape. To the left, a path winds through a meadow shaded by tall trees. To the right, in the background, a white house stands peacefully at the water's edge, against a backdrop of bluish hills. The clear sky, punctuated by light clouds, bathes the scene in a soft light. The palette, dominated by natural greens and vaporous blues, evokes a peaceful and luminous atmosphere, typical of 19th century European landscapes. The style, bordering realism and a slightly impressionist naturalism, is elegant and controlled. Signed lower right