The Rest of the Boaters | Georges Croegaert | 1884
This tranquil late 19th century genre scene depicts two figures resting along a quiet riverbank after boating, set within a broad, luminous landscape of reeds, water, and open sky. Croegaert’s refined realism and delicate handling of light reflect academic training tempered by Impressionist influence, capturing a moment of leisure emblematic of modern bourgeois life in the 1880s. The painting celebrates outdoor recreation and calm companionship, themes closely associated with the era’s fascination with nature, relaxation, and the pleasures of contemporary life.
Frame:
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.
All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.
Print:
For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
- Simple, elegant design
- Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
- Handmade by specialist picture framers
- FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
- Delivered ready for hanging
