Lac de Nuit original watercolor 2" / 29cm x 36cm

2" / 29cm x 36cm

Condition: The canvas is in good condition despite veins and a small lack above the cup

uniform background

The brush strokes are precise

Lac de Nuit original watercolor 2" / 29cm x 36cmA 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