French school (XIX-XX), J. Boissier - Paysage fluvial animé

Old painting – Lively river landscape – signed 'J. Boissier' – early 20th century

Painting depicting a lively river landscape, with a sailboat in the foreground, lush green banks, a house and a mill in the background, under a cloudy sky rendered in a subdued palette of grays, greens, and ochres.
The scene evokes a European rural setting, inspired by late naturalist and impressionist styles.

Technique and support
Oil on canvas, mounted on an old wooden frame.
Painting executed with visible material, free brushstrokes, and impasto, particularly in the sky and reflections on the water.

Signature and dating
Work signed at the bottom right 'J. Boissier', accompanied by a readable date '1916' (see close-up).
The attribution is given based on the visible signature; no workshop or archive document is attached.

Dating
1916, in accordance with the inscription on the work.

Provenance
French private collection

Condition of preservation
Wear condition consistent with age.
Wear and material loss at the edges, small chips and abrasions visible on the edges.
– Old tent previously stretched, without any lining.
Cracks and surface irregularities typical for an artwork from the early 20th century.
- Stable chassis structure (see photos of the back).


Artistic interest and collecting
A representative work of French or European landscape painting from the early 20th century, interesting for collectors of antique paintings, enthusiasts of river scenes, or those seeking characterful interior decoration.

Professional and secure shipment, protected canvas (neutral paper, protective film, rigid cardboard), with tracking and insurance.

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