Long River checked and blues meeting the greens

and blues meeting the greens and browns of the landscape

The work is smooth with a few small thicknesses on the vegetation

he earned a doctorate in literature

The lighting is subtly filtered

The wooden and stucco frame has small losses and chips

Long River checked and blues meeting the greensA 20th century French School oil painting on canvas signed by R. Gantelme (19th & 20th century) and dated 1909 in the lower right corner. The work has a slight texture to the touch. This mid sized landscape portrays a romantic river sweeping through a small town, bordered by flowering greenery. On the left hand side, a ruin or old castle is visible, along with what appears to be a blue boat pulled up onto the bank. The painting employs a mix of sharp