Roger-Joseph Jourdain French, 1845-1918
Sur la Seine en Été, 1889
Oil on Canvas
92 x 65.5 cms / 36¼ x 25¾ inches
Signed 'Roger Jourdain' (lower left)
Signed, titled 'Le soir' (The Evening), numbered no. 2 and dated 1889 (verso)
Signed, titled 'Le soir' (The Evening), numbered no. 2 and dated 1889 (verso)
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Description
Roger Jourdain captures a leisurely summer moment on the Seine, where figures drift gently across reflective water beneath overhanging trees. Inspired by riverside recreation, he combines careful draughtsmanship with a soft, atmospheric palette. His technique balances figurative clarity with painterly handling, allowing light and reflection to unify the composition and evoke the quiet elegance of Belle Époque leisure.