Antique, watercolour painting, by French artist, Jules Bouvier, (1800-1867)

Description

“The Harvest Girl” – Rare 19th-Century Watercolour by Jules Bouvier (1852)

A rare and evocative 19th-century watercolour titled “The Harvest Girl” by Jules Bouvier, dated 1852 and signed lower left “J. Bouvier 1852”. This accomplished work beautifully captures rural life, reflecting the mid-Victorian fascination with pastoral subjects and agricultural tradition.

The composition depicts a young country girl standing barefoot in an open landscape, carrying a sheaf of harvested wheat upon her head. Dressed in traditional rural attire, she is set against a softly rendered countryside of rolling fields and distant figures, all bathed in a warm, golden light. Bouvier’s sensitive handling of watercolour creates a gentle atmosphere of calm, simplicity, and quiet dignity.

The palette is subtle yet expressive, with earthy tones and delicate washes that enhance the sense of serenity and timelessness. The artist’s careful attention to figure, costume, and landscape demonstrates both technical skill and a deep appreciation for rural life.

The watercolour is presented in a handsome, ornate gilt frame, complementing the period character of the work. It has been well cared for in a private collection and remains in excellent condition, with colours fresh and well preserved.

A fine and increasingly scarce example of Victorian genre painting, this work would make an outstanding addition to any collection of 19th-century British art, rural genre scenes, or fine watercolours.

Size: 29 x 23 inches (inclusive of frame)

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