Subasta Bidspirit | 20th Century French School

20th Century French School - Sur la mare Louise, c. 1900. 20th Century French School | France Watercolor on paper Signed: on the back, signature appears to read “P. Bigot”. Dimensions: Framed: 53 × 42 cm | 20.9 × 16.5 in Unframed: 33.5 × 25 cm | 13.2 × 9.8 in Provenance: Private Collection. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. -- Bathed in the gentle haze of early 20th-century France, this watercolor leads the viewer along a tranquil woodland path near Mare Louise. Tall pines rise with elegant restraint, their silhouettes dissolving into a mist of pale sky and reflected light. With an impressionistic delicacy of tone, P. Bigot captures a fleeting harmony between air, earth, and water. Executed in watercolor on paper, the work reveals a masterful command of atmosphere. Transparent washes and fine linear accents evoke the shimmer of morning dew, the hush of movement, and the serenity of solitude. The restrained palette — greens, soft browns, and bluish greys — conveys a timeless calm. Sur la mare Louise is a meditation on memory and nature, a poetic intersection where landscape becomes feeling. It stands as a quiet homage to the contemplative spirit of French plein-air painting at the dawn of modernity.