La Plaine Menard A luminous watercolor and gouache

A luminous watercolor and gouache on hard paper

The painting depicts a forest scene inspired by the Barbizon school

as well as one torn corner

Despite visible size gaps

La Plaine Menard A luminous watercolor and gouache20th century oil on carton monogrammed "R. B." (19th & 20th century) on a rock on the left in the foreground. This small mountain scene depicts an isolated plain, being crossed by a shepherd and her flock. On the left, two cows graze peacefully, while the somber mountains close off the horizon beneath a cloudy sky. The scene is treated in earth tones with subtle hints of light. The tight format and finesse of its execution underscore an atmosphere of