An Interior of a Breton Cottage (1892) — Helen Mabel Trevor
An Interior of a Breton Cottage (1892) is a quietly powerful interior scene by Irish artist Helen Mabel Trevor, depicting an elderly Breton woman absorbed in the meditative preparation of vegetables. Soft daylight enters through a half-open window, illuminating the sitter’s face and hands with restraint and clarity. The contrast between the finely observed facial features and the looser, naturalistic handling of the figure’s clothing reveals Trevor’s academic training and her deep empathy for everyday rural life.
Painted during a period when many Irish artists worked in Brittany, the composition reflects the influence of French Realism in both subject and palette. Its subdued earth tones and calm interior space lend the work a timeless, contemplative quality, making it especially suited to heritage-led and museum-style interiors.
Collector’s Edition — Materials & Craftsmanship
Our Collector’s Edition prints are produced on Master’s Edition, museum-quality paper—off-white, uncoated, and matte— selected for exceptional tonal accuracy and long-term archival performance. Each artwork is presented in a ready-to-hang premium wooden frame crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, chosen for its distinctive natural grain and substantial gallery presence. Every piece is protected by crystal-clear, shatterproof plexiglass and supplied ready to hang for effortless installation.
Ready to hang: Includes hanging kit for immediate installation
Frame material: Responsibly sourced oak or ash wood
Frame profile: 20 mm (0.79″) thick and wide
Paper: 250 gsm (110 lb), thickness 0.29 mm (11.4 mils)
Finish: Matte, uncoated, natural off-white archival paper
