French Impressionist Watercolor of a Country Cottage and Pathway

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of a Country Cottage and Pathway By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed Size: 6.25 x 8.5 inches (Height x Width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good, with minor signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate. Description: An inviting watercolour painting by Maurice Mazeilie featuring a charming countryside cottage nestled between trees. The red-tiled roof of the cottage contrasts beautifully with the lush greenery surrounding it, while a lone figure walks down the dirt pathway, adding a sense of narrative and scale to the scene. The artist’s impressionistic brushstrokes capture the quiet and serene atmosphere of rural life, with the soft tones of the trees and sky contributing to the overall peaceful mood. Mazeilie’s use of light and shadow brings warmth to the composition, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times in the countryside.