La Colline 19th century and the chestnut brown frame

and the chestnut brown frame works in agreement with the entire small scale work

inviting the viewer to linger

has a notable crack in the wood that has been repaired at the level of the horizon

A river with glassy reflections sweeps through the landscape

in Montbéliard

La Colline 19th century and the chestnut brown frame19th century large scale oil painting on canvas signed Jules Ridet (18471918) in the lower left corner. An impressive landscape capturing the rolling terrain and organic tones of the French countryside. A lone figure rests at the base of a tree, while golden fields rise against the hillside. The painters talent is evident in his layered techniquea blend of detailed realism and expressive brushwork. Above it all, a luminous sky opens in soft white over