Revenant de la rivière (Returning from the River)

Description
A quintessential example of 19th-century Naturalism, this meticulously executed watercolor depicts a young French peasant woman in traditional rustic attire. She pauses along a verdant riverside path, her classic "coiffure" and traditional dress rendered with the academic precision that made Daniel Ridgway Knight one of the most successful expatriate artists of his era. The soft, atmospheric light and detailed flora reflect Knight's celebrated ability to elevate everyday rural life into a scene of serene, bucolic beauty.

Provenance

• The Personal Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Groszman: Formerly of the Groszman Art Gallery, Caracas, Venezuela.
• Acquired and held as part of a distinguished private collection from a gallery known for its discerning eye in South America’s mid-century art hub.

Key Features

• Artist: Daniel Ridgway Knight (Signed "Ridgway Knight" lower right).
• Medium: Watercolor and gouache on paper.
• Style: 19th Century French Naturalism.
• Framing: Housed in a custom multi-layered mat with a classic gilt-finish wooden frame, preserved in the style of its original gallery presentation.
• Dimensions: H:20in W:16in 

Condition Report
The work appears to be in good vintage condition, with colors remaining vibrant and true to Knight's original palette. (Note: It is recommended to include specific dimensions and a close-up photo of the signature to maximize bidder confidence).

• Framing: Professionally presented in a period appropriate 

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