Maurice Bernard (1927-2005) Landscape with a River, 1981 Oil on canvas, dimensions: 50 × 60 cm Dimensions with frame: 60 × 70 cm An atmospheric landscape by Maurice Bernard depicting a peaceful section of a river surrounded by lush summer vegetation. The composition is maintained in a harmonious, natural palette of greens, blues and warm earth tones. The artist uses light and paint texture with great freedom, capturing the movement of the water and the lightness of the trees and shrubs on the bank. The painting exudes tranquillity and an idyllic character, typical of landscape painting inspired by nature. The work was painted in 1981 and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. On the reverse side, there is an original certificate of authenticity in French, confirming the authorship of Maurice Bernard. The certificate was issued in Ervy on 31 July 1981 and bears the artist's handwritten signature. The document also states that the painting was made on canvas in the standard 12F format. The painting is framed in a solid, decorative frame in a classic style, which emphasises its painterly character and makes the work ready for display.