Early 20th Century French Oil Painting of the Seine Signed with Original Gilt Frame

A softly luminous riverscape, painted with the kind of quiet restraint that only makes it more captivating. This signed early 20th-century oil on panel captures the banks of the Seine with a sense of ease and intimacy that feels instinctively French—nothing fussy, just beauty as it is, unbothered and entirely self-assured.

The light suggests either dawn or the last hush of day. You can almost hear the stillness. It's one of those rare paintings that makes you feel calm the moment you look at it. The brushwork is gentle, the palette hushed—sun-warmed ochres, misty greens, and river-washed blues. The composition draws you inward like a breath.

And then there’s the frame—c’est magnifique. Carved, gilded, and perfectly aged, it’s warm and slightly faded in a way that feels lived-in. The golden tones echo the light within the painting. It doesn’t compete. It completes.

Why It’s in [La Trouvaille]

The frame is exquisite—aged just enough, with soft gilding that mirrors the painting’s light. There’s something deeply peaceful about it. The kind of painting that makes a room feel quieter, softer, slower. Unmistakably French. In subject, in palette, in attitude.

Key Features:

• Medium: Oil on panel
• Period: Early 20th century
• Signature: Signed by the artist
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 9.8"
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The ornate gilt frame shows minor wear and a few small losses to the raised details, but nothing distracting. Please see photos for details.