Winter Riverscape w/ cruising Péniche Oil Painting 31" x 26½"

This oil painting presents a serene winter riverscape, featuring a péniche cruising along the calm waters. The composition is balanced, with the boat positioned slightly off-center to the left, drawing the viewer’s eye into the scene. Bare tree branches arch over the river, framing the background in a delicate, atmospheric haze. The right side of the painting is dominated by a rugged riverbank covered with frost-kissed grasses and underbrush in earthy tones of ochre, brown, and faded green.

The use of soft, muted colors and gentle brushstrokes evokes a misty, tranquil ambiance, enhancing the seasonal stillness. The reflection of the péniche in the water adds depth, while the contrast between the structured form of the boat and the organic, untamed landscape reinforces the painting’s naturalistic mood. Signed Jeannine but surname is difficult to decipher.