Paul-Désiré TROUILLEBERT (Paris, 1829 - 1900) Woman by the Water Oil on canvas Signed 'Trouillebert' lower right Woman at the water's edge, oil on canvas, signed, by P. - D.Trouillebert 31.89 x 25.59 in. 81.0 x 65.0 cm Provenance: Kunsthaus Bühler, Stuttgart, probably in the 80s and 90s (according to an old label on the reverse) Bibliography: Femme au bord de l'eau. In Claude Marumo, Thomas Maier, Bernd Müllerschön, Paul Désiré Trouillebert, Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Thombe edition, Stuttgart, n° 0954 p.542 Paul-Désiré Trouillebert (1829-1900) was a French painter often associated with the Barbizon School. He became a pupil of Charles-François Jalabert and Ernest Hébert. He initially devoted himself to painting portraits, but it was through plein-air painting that he developed his own artistic style. Often compared to Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, from whom he drew his inspiration, Trouillebert nevertheless distinguished himself by his observation of the landscape, which was further removed from academic conventions. In Femme au bord de l'eau (Woman by the Water), Trouillebert showcases his talent for light effects, playing with the transparency of the water and the nuances of the sky to describe a specific moment in the day. The diffused light creates a peaceful atmosphere, while the figure in the red bonnet, the central element of the scene, immediately attracts attention thanks to its contrast with the rest of the painting. Absorbed in his activity, this figure helps to create a contemplative atmosphere. A certain harmony between man and nature is perceptible, testifying to Trouillebert's attachment to nature. Paul-Désiré TROUILLEBERT (Paris, 1829 - 1900) 81.0 x 65.0 cm Paul-Désiré Trouillebert (1829-1900) was a French painter often associated with the Barbizon School. He became a pupil of Charles-François Jalabert and Ernest Hébert. He initially devoted himself to painting portraits, but it was through plein-air painting that he developed his own artistic style. Often compared to Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, from whom he drew his inspiration, Trouillebert nevertheless distinguished himself by his observation of the landscape, which was further removed from academic conventions. In Femme au bord de l'eau (Woman by the Water), Trouillebert displays his talent for light effects, playing with the transparency of the water and the nuances of the sky to describe a specific moment in the day. The diffused light creates a peaceful atmosphere, while the figure in the red bonnet, the central element of the scene, immediately attracts attention thanks to its contrast with the rest of the painting. Absorbed in his activity, this figure helps to create a contemplative atmosphere. A certain harmony between man and nature is perceptible, testifying to Trouillebert's attachment to nature.