Sunset at the Banks of the Loing

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs loose, visible brushstrokes that lend texture to foliage and water. Zuber’s palette shifts from deep greens in the foreground to luminous golds and soft blues in the distance, creating atmospheric depth. The handling of light reflects a late‑19th‑century French landscape tradition that balances realism with impressionistic touches.

Born in 1844 in Rixheim, Alsace, Zuber pursued a naval career before devoting himself to painting. After completing this work in 1898, it entered the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of 19th‑century French landscape art.

Zuber’s career unfolded during a period when French artists increasingly turned to natural scenery for inspiration, often after military service. His experience in the navy, including a campaign in Korea, may have heightened his appreciation for tranquil, unspoiled environments, a theme evident in this riverbank depiction.