81 - O. GARVE (19th), The avenue leading to the manor house by the canal, 1881, Watercolor

O. GARVE (19th), The avenue leading to the manor house by the canal, 1881, Watercolor Otto Garve (19th century): Manor house on a canal with a tree-lined street, near Zeist, Netherlands, 1881, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on Paper (brown) Inscription: Lower right signed: "O Garve fec.". Lower right inscribed by the artist's hand: "Bunnik by Zeist, Juli 1881.". Date: 1881 Description: The artwork shows an idyllic rural scene with a tree-lined path, a tranquil body of water and a modest house. A man on a horse-drawn cart emphasises rural life. The lifelike depiction and tranquil atmosphere create a sense of harmony and peace. Keywords: rural scenery; trees; path; water; house; horse-drawn carriage; man; nature; idyll; peace; harmony; landscape; village life; contemplative; true to nature; historical depiction; narrative structure; peaceful; Utrecht; Zeist; Bunnik, 19th century, Impressionism, Architecture, Netherlands, Zeist, Size: Paper (brown): 16,7 cm x 26,8 cm (6,6 x 10,6 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Slightly discoloured and slightly stained due to age. Verso with traces of adhesive residue along the upper edge of the sheet