A Brook in a Clearing (possibly "Brook, Valley of Fontcouverte; Study")
The Met
Artist: Gustave Courbet(French, Ornans 1819–1877 La Tour-de-Peilz)
Date: probably 1862
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 25 1/2 in. (52.7 x 64.8 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of James Stillman, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, 1922
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, lush forest with a stream winding through tall trees and green foliage
Detailed Description
A verdant, shaded forest scene features a stream flowing through its center. The lower half of the canvas is dominated by the dark, reflective surface of the water, which appears deep green and brown, mirroring the surrounding foliage with subtle lighter streaks. Along the banks, lush green grass and smaller plants line the water's edge. On the left side, several tall, thick tree trunks with dark brown bark rise vertically, their dense canopies extending upwards and across the top left of the frame, forming a wall of dark green leaves. To the right, a cluster of more slender trees with lighter brown trunks stands further back, also adorned with abundant green foliage. In the distant center, a lighter patch of green and yellow-green foliage appears. The upper portion of the scene is filled with the dense, dark green canopies of the trees, creating an enclosed space above the stream. Visible brushstrokes contribute to the textured appearance of the leaves.
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