George Sand's Garden at Nohant
The Met
Artist: Eugène Delacroix(French, Charenton-Saint-Maurice 1798–1863 Paris)
Date: ca. 1842–43
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 17 7/8 x 21 3/4 in. (45.4 x 55.2 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Dikran G. Kelekian Gift, 1922
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dense, dark forest with tall trees, thick foliage, and a stone bench in a clearing
Detailed Description
A dense, dark forest scene is depicted, dominated by various shades of green and brown. The composition is vertically oriented, with tall trees filling the upper half and extending down the sides. On the left, a lighter green tree with a visible trunk stands, while on the right, a darker, thicker tree trunk is prominent. The center is filled with a thick canopy of dark green foliage. A narrow, winding path, indicated by lighter brown and green tones, emerges from the lower left corner and curves towards the center. In a small clearing towards the middle-right, a light gray stone bench with a flat top and a solid base is visible, partially obscured by surrounding vegetation. The ground in the foreground is a dark, muted green, transitioning to lighter greens and browns where the path is. Hints of lighter blue or green sky are visible through the dense canopy in the upper center. Small, lighter-colored flowers or leaves are visible on a plant near the path on the left side.
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