André Paulin Bertrand, River Landscape

André Paulin Bertrand, River LandscapeThis early 20th century grisaille by French artist Andr Paulin Bertrand (1852 1940) depicts a winding river landscape, possibly the River Seine. When we consider the Impressionists, theres an abundance of associated romance surrounding their lifestyle. Monet, clutching an easel, meandering along the Boulevard des Capucines. Renoir pitching up alongside the River Seine. Both hastily trying to capture the light before it changes. But the reality of

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the elements spiritually connected

the portrait itself has its own web of controversy

we feel that it’s probably a portrait of an actress

Or is she looking sceptically at the painter wondering how she will look

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Within the paint surface

She’s wearing a prominent gold cross and it’s likely that she’s holding the bible

Light craquelure

Medium: Watercolour

Overall size: 11½” x 14” / 29cm x 36cm

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