A River Landscape with Storks
The Met
Artist: Charles-François Daubigny(French, Paris 1817–1878 Paris)
Date: 1864
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 17 5/8 in. (24.1 x 44.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark pond reflecting dense green trees under a cloudy, light blue-grey sky
Detailed Description
A horizontal landscape features a dark body of water in the lower half, reflecting the sky and surrounding trees. The upper third is dominated by a light blue-grey sky with subtle, lighter cloud formations, hinting at a soft light source from the upper right. A dense band of dark green trees and foliage stretches across the middle ground, forming a thick, irregular line along the horizon and extending down the left side. The trees are rendered with varying shades of green, from deep, almost black tones to lighter, more vibrant greens, suggesting depth and texture. The water's surface is dark and somewhat reflective, with patches of lighter green vegetation, possibly lily pads or algae, scattered across it. Two light-colored birds with dark wingtips are depicted flying low over the water in the mid-ground, one slightly ahead of the other. Along the right bank of the water, a dark, elongated object, possibly a small boat or a fallen log, is partially visible. The foreground features more varied green foliage and reeds growing along the water's edge. In the bottom left corner, a faint signature reads "Th. Rousseau."
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