Lac de Nuit original watercolor The artist made several nudes

The artist made several nudes during his career

full of volume

in harmony with the darker tones of the painting

The frame is contemporary rather than original and has a few spots where paint is missing

A minimalist seascape that feels equally devoted to the sky

Lac de Nuit original watercolor The artist made several nudesA rare river nocturne, and French naturalist work of the mid 19th century. The work is on hard carton in its original Barbizon style sculpted wood frame. This piece depicts a river lined with trees beneath a cloudy sky. The use of light shows an attention to direct observation, with a sky treated with layers and dark areas contrasting with reflections in the water. The palette remains sober, dominated by browns and shades of green and grey, close to