Bords de la Seine à Mantes (Banks of the Seine at Mantes) by Paul Trouillebert
Description: Bords de la Seine à Mantes (circa 1885) by Paul Trouillebert captures a tranquil riverside view along the Seine River near Mantes, France. The painting showcases the lush, green banks of the river with a gently flowing stream and distant buildings. Trouillebert’s meticulous attention to detail highlights the natural beauty of the scene, with an emphasis on the calm water and the surrounding vegetation. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness and the serene charm of the French countryside.
Paul Désiré Trouillebert (1829–1900) was a French artist known for his landscape and genre paintings. Educated at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Trouillebert was influenced by the Barbizon School, which emphasized naturalistic depictions of rural scenes. Bords de la Seine à Mantes exemplifies his skill in rendering natural landscapes with a focus on realistic details and atmospheric effects.
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Location and Date Created: Created around 1885, France.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Bords de la Seine à Mantes (Banks of the Seine at Mantes).
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Artwork Style: Naturalism, focusing on detailed and serene landscape painting.
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Subject/Topic: The banks of the Seine River near Mantes, highlighting the natural beauty and tranquility of the river landscape.
