Ruines du Rhin

Watercolor on Paper — Signed M. Le Maire – Vernet

A soft and romantic watercolor capturing the time-worn majesty of a medieval ruin—believed to be Rötteln Castle, whose towers still rise above the Rhine valley near the German-French border. The work bears the signature M. Le Maire – Vernet, likely referring to a French artist from the early– to mid-20th century who recorded regional landscapes with a traveler’s eye and a poet’s restraint.

The composition is intimate yet airy: warm earthen tones and delicate washes of sky-blue drift across the page, anchored by the castle’s familiar silhouette. It’s a scene that invites you to pause—perhaps imagining a picnic on the hillside or the faint sound of a church bell in the valley below.

The original glass was removed for photography to reveal the true color and paper texture; it will be reinstalled before shipment. The gilt frame, with its subtle age and quiet grace, perfectly complements the painting’s nostalgic tone.

A beautiful addition for any lover of Old World charm and pastoral stillness—one that feels right at home in the refined ease of an Everyday Château. We've included

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