French Impressionist Watercolor of Serene Moment Along the Seine River

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Serene Moment Along the Seine River By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 5.75 x 7.5 inches (Height x Width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good, with signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate. Description: In this piece, Maurice Mazeilie portrays a serene moment along the Seine River, with a stone bridge spanning across the scene, bathed in soft daylight. The subtle gradations in color, from the cool blues of the sky to the warmer earth tones of the path and bridge, emphasize the peacefulness of the riverside. The foreground features large trees whose leafy branches contrast against the linear structure of the bridge, while small figures wander along the banks, adding life and scale to the composition. Mazeilie’s delicate, impressionistic brushstrokes convey a sense of calm, capturing the beauty of an ordinary moment in Paris with understated elegance.