$120.00
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.
✷ ARTWORK
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.
✷ HANDCRAFTED DETAILS
Not mass-produced, and not especially interested in pretending to be. Each one is assembled by hand using archival materials and a plaster relied frame cast from a mold of a rare antique original. There’s something about it that feels settled, like it already knows where it belongs.
• Archival canvas print with satin varnish (museum-quality, fade-resistant).
• Plaster relief frame, hand-poured and finished in a vintage patina. Cast from a rare antique original and unique to this studio.
• Made with Hydrostone plaster, a mineral-based material rather than petroleum-based resin. It’s biodegradable and doesn’t stick around like plastic.
• Two finishes available:
Aged gold with a real metal finish applied in the mold for a warm, heirloom feel. Finished with hand-buffed antique wax for a museum-quality low luster.
Classic black with pigment mixed directly into the plaster for a deep, matte look that won’t chip or flake.
• At 1.8 lbs, it has a satisfying bit of weight to it and feels solid rather than delicate, with pre-installed hanging hardware so it’s easy to hang.
✷ THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS
Custom gift box with:
• A removable Swiss lithograph art card (early 20th-century, collectible designs. Yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one!).
• A picture pin and artist card with painting details.
• Small Ornate or Mini Ornate frame option available—just message me!
✷ 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
✷ DIMENSIONS & CARE
• Frame: 8" x 7" | Canvas: 4.4" x 3.5"
• Material: High strength Hydrostone plaster, archival canvas, satin varnish.
• Care: Dust with a soft cloth. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve colors.
✷ SHIPPING
• Made to order (ships in 1- 3 business days).
• U.S. orders: No duties or fees (ships via USPS from Canada).
• Canadian orders: 1–7 business days (Canada Post).
• International orders: 6–12 business days (Canada Post).
• Prohibited: Copying the frame mold for resale.
1-2 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 3 days of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Mar 15, 2026
Way beyond my expectations! Truly a beautiful and unique piece of art. Very heavy frame. Packaged well, arrived timely. Thank you!!!
Deb
