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Early 1900's Antique European Bucolic Landscape Village Scene in Watercolor on Paper

Early 1900's Antique European Bucolic Landscape Village Scene in Watercolor on Paper

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 An example of early 1900s antique French watercolor landscape painting, small and bucolic, typically captures the serene and picturesque beauty of the French countryside. These paintings often depict idyllic rural scenes such as rolling hills, tranquil rivers, quaint villages, and lush meadows. The use of watercolor allows for soft, translucent washes of color, lending a gentle and airy quality to the artwork. The palette often includes muted, natural tones—greens, blues, and earth tones—that convey the peacefulness and charm of the landscape.

The brushwork in such paintings is delicate and fluid, emphasizing the play of light and shadow, and the overall composition aims to evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. These bucolic scenes reflect the artists' appreciation for nature and their desire to capture the fleeting, ephemeral beauty of the landscape. Most likely painted en plein air. En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view. The small size of the painting adds to its intimate and personal feel, making it a delightful piece that invites viewers to pause and appreciate the serene beauty of rural France. Though the artist is unknown, this small but stunning beauty is an antique worth treasuring. This artwork is in good condition with minimal fading or foxing which can be common for an artwork of this period.

All artwork comes professionally framed in a classic gallery style moulding, with a 4" archival, acid-free mat and Acrylite Conservation Glazing, a UV filtering technology that protects works of art from the harmful effects of indoor and outdoor UV light rays. The frame moulding is available in 4 finishes upon checkout, with additional mat and frame options available upon request. 

Material: paper, watercolor

Size: 14 1/4" x 16 3/4"

Condition: good, some imperfections, consistent wear for antique of this time

Our Process

Our curator has a decades-long résumé in design and development and as a fine artist with an enviable number of passport stamps from around the globe.

Every piece comes with acid-free, custom archival mattes and foam core backings, ready to be framed and hung. Pieces are carefully packed and shipped direct-to-you from our studio.

Each piece is passionately selected with a goal of salvaging artistic works that might otherwise be lost — restoring their rightful place as unique expressions of beauty in our collective history.

Shipping & Delivery Information

All artwork is sent via UPS ground unless otherwise requested by the customer. Please note that all shipments are based on dimensions and weight – so please consider prior to purchasing. 

All artwork is shipped in 14-21 days depending on the order details. Once orders are placed we will begin your custom mats and/or framing needs. Shipment timeframes are calculated based on stock availability of mat and frame materials. We do our best to get everything out to as quick as possible! We know purchases are exciting! Should you have needs for an expedited order, please contact the studio directly at cory@provenance-studio.com

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