Auguste Bouvard French, 1875-1956
A Gentle Back Canal
Oil on Canvas
63.5 x 48 cms / 25 x 19 inches
Signed 'M. Aldine' (lower left)
Description
This intimate canal scene highlights Bouvard’s sensitivity to scale and atmosphere. Painted from studies, the composition is constructed with architectural accuracy before being softened by layered colour and light. The gentle modulation of reflections and façades creates a contemplative mood, demonstrating the artist’s refined technique and his quieter, more reflective vision of Venice.