Karl DAUBIGNY (Paris, 1846 - Auvers-sur-Oise, 1886) Portrait of Charles-François Daubigny in his boat-studio, the Bottin Gouache watercolor. Signature stamp in the lower left corner. On the reverse: "Karl Daubigny Portrait of C. F. Daubigny working in his workshop boat "Le Bottin" painted from life by his son Karl Daubigny". 29,2 x 22,9 cm Provenance: Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, London, March 28, 1990, no. 456, reproduced. In 1857, Charles-François Daubigny realized his dream of building a floating studio, assisted by his son Karl, then aged 11, who had been promoted to the rank of apprentice. On board his ship, he explored the surroundings of Auvers-sur-Oise. This first "Botin" retired in 1867 and was replaced by the "Bottin" with two "t", shown here.