Paysanne au bord de l'eau (Peasant Woman by the Water) by Paul-Désiré Trouillebert
Description: Paysanne au bord de l'eau (circa 1880) by Paul-Désiré Trouillebert depicts a peasant woman standing beside a serene water body. The painting focuses on the figure of the woman, dressed in traditional attire, and her interaction with the natural environment. Trouillebert’s use of color and light captures the reflective quality of the water and the surrounding landscape, while the detailed rendering of the woman's clothing and posture emphasizes the simplicity and tranquility of rural life. The composition underscores the harmony between the figure and the landscape, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.
Paul-Désiré Trouillebert (1829–1900) was a French artist known for his landscapes and genre paintings. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Barbizon School, which focused on naturalistic and realistic portrayals of everyday scenes. Paysanne au bord de l'eau illustrates his skill in combining figures with natural settings, reflecting his commitment to capturing the essence of rural life and the beauty of natural environments.
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Location and Date Created: Created around 1880, France.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Paysanne au bord de l'eau (Peasant Woman by the Water).
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Artwork Style: Naturalism, focusing on realistic and detailed depictions of figures and landscapes.
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Subject/Topic: A peasant woman by a water body, emphasizing the integration of the figure with the natural environment and the tranquility of rural life.
