No. 72 - The Ferryman and the Passenger by Paul Désiré Trouillebert c.1885

A small river scene print on canvas in gold ornate frame. Perfect for moody cottagecore decor, vintage European gallery walls, and lovers of serene, atmospheric river scenes

The Ferryman and the Passenger (La Passeur et sa Passagère) by Paul Désiré Trouillebert c.1885.
Trouillebert was the master of the "hazy morning aesthetic" long before Instagram filters existed. We’ve got a ferryman doing the heavy lifting while his passenger sits there looking effortlessly contemplative. Are they discussing the philosophy of the soul? Or are they just enjoying the fact that the river looks like it’s made of liquid silver and nobody has a cell phone? It’s peak Barbizon school energy, ethereal, misty, and suspiciously calm.

This small oil painting reproduction is printed on archival canvas and paired with a handcrafted frame cast in Hydrostone plaster, using a mold from a 19th-century antique. Finished in-studio to capture the texture and patina of a real vintage frame, it offers all the beauty of an heirloom – without having to inherit it. Available in aged gold or classic black, depending on your mood (or your wall).

Sized in our mini format, this piece makes a quiet statement on a shelf, gallery wall, or anywhere that needs a little mood and a lot of character. It arrives in a custom gift box that includes a removable art card from my curated collection of early 20th-century Swiss lithographed trading cards. On the back: a short message tied to the image - something between a fortune and a pep talk from the ghosts of a Swiss art collective. They’re collectible, slightly mysterious, and full of charm. Designs vary and yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one. See the last photo for the full collection. Inside the box, you’ll find a picture pin and an artist card with all the painting’s details.

8 x 7 inches (frame)
4.4 x 3.5 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Weighs 2 lbs
Fitted with hardware for hanging

This print is currently shown in our Mini Cove Frame, but it's also available in the Mini Ornate and Small Ornate Frame. If you'd prefer the Mini or Small version, just message me and I’ll make it appear like magic (or at least pretty quickly).

Perfect for:
- dark academia interiors, quiet libraries, and walls that prefer their landscapes thoughtful rather than cheerful
- a reading nook, study, or hallway that could use a calm river crossing and a little 19th-century atmosphere
- collectors of moody French landscapes and softly dramatic countryside scenes

SHIPPING:

For U.S. Orders - All of my work is handmade in Canada, which apparently makes it invisible to U.S. customs. Tariffs? Duties? Not here. Your order will sail across the border like a ghost through a locked door — no fees, no delay, no paperwork drama. Orders ship via Canada Post/USPS from Ontario with a transit time of 4 - 8 business days.

Canadian orders ship from Ontario via Canada Post with a transit time of 1 - 7 business days.

International orders ship via Canada Post with a transit time of 6 - 12 days.

As all items are made to order, photos shown are just examples.
Making a copy of the frame with the intention to sell it is strictly prohibited.