The Ford
The Met
Artist: Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée)(French, Chamagne 1604/5?–1682 Rome)
Date: possibly 1636
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 29 1/4 x 39 3/4 in. (74.3 x 101 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1928
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A river landscape with people, boats, a multi-arched bridge, and dense trees under a pale sky
Detailed Description
This landscape painting features a wide river flowing through a lush landscape under a light blue sky. In the foreground, on the left, a group of five figures is gathered on a grassy bank beneath large, dark green and brown trees. Two women are seated or kneeling on the ground; one wears a reddish-brown dress, and the other a lighter-colored dress, with a basket nearby. Three standing figures are positioned behind them, one in a blue tunic and another in a brown cloak. The river, which occupies the middle ground, is covered in a soft, light mist or haze, reflecting the pale sky. Two small boats are visible on the water; the closer boat, positioned towards the left, contains three indistinct figures. In the background, a multi-arched stone bridge spans the river, connecting the banks. Beyond the bridge, rolling hills or mountains fade into the hazy distance, blending with the light blue sky that features scattered white clouds and a few small, dark birds. The overall color palette is dominated by greens and browns for the foliage and ground, with muted blues and grays for the water and distant landscape.
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