Artist: Camille Bombois
Date: Mid-20th Century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (13.97 x 21.59 cm), framed 10 1/2 x 13 x 3/4 in. (26.8 x 33.1 x 1.9 cm)
Restoration: Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration, Chicago, IL, 2024
Framing: Julius Lowy Frame and Restoring Company, New York, NY, 2025
Camille Bombois – Reflections on a Summer Pond Painting
This Camille Bombois Summer Pond painting captures a tranquil summer day in the French countryside. A small, still pond reflects delicate willow branches, with rich green foliage surrounding the scene. In the background, a dark forest edge provides contrast and depth. Several small figures populate the far bank, adding life to the serene composition.
Painted in Bombois’ signature style, this work showcases his vibrant palette and masterful detail, even at a modest scale. The careful brushwork and atmospheric balance are trademarks of Bombois’ poetic realism. His focus on nature and rural peace lends the work a timeless appeal, perfect for private collectors or institutions seeking refined French modernism.
Expertly restored by Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration, the painting has been cleaned and stabilized, revealing the full tonal range of Bombois’ color harmonies. Julius Lowy Frame and Restoring Company completed the presentation with an antique giltwood frame, enhancing its classic elegance.
Whether hung in a gallery or intimate room, this Camille Bombois Summer Pond painting offers visual richness and emotional stillness. It bridges natural observation with lyrical feeling—a hallmark of Bombois’ best work.
This piece is especially ideal for collectors interested in modern French painting, poetic realism, or small-scale landscapes with narrative depth. Its manageable size and rich execution make it suitable for both curated spaces and refined interiors.
To explore similar works, visit our Modern European Paintings collection. You can also learn more about Camille Bombois on Wikipedia.