The Edge of the Woods
The Met
Artist: Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña(French, Bordeaux 1808–1876 Menton)
Date: 1872
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. (37.8 x 47 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A gnarled tree trunk stands in a dense forest under a dark, cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A dense landscape appears under a cloudy sky. The upper portion is dominated by heavy, dark grey and brown clouds, with glimpses of lighter blue sky peeking through, particularly above the central trees. A tall, slender tree trunk, mostly bare and gnarled, stands slightly to the left of the painting's center, its twisted branches reaching upwards. Surrounding this central tree, and filling the left and right sides of the canvas, is a dense forest of trees with varied foliage in shades of dark green, olive, and earthy brown. The trees on the left appear particularly shadowed and thick. In the foreground and middle ground, a winding, lighter-colored path or clearing recedes into the distance, appearing uneven with patches of lighter earth and darker, shadowed areas. Scattered dark grey rocks, some with hints of green moss, are visible on the ground, especially in the lower left and right corners. The ground around the path is covered in dark green and brown undergrowth. A faint, lighter horizon line is visible in the far distance, beyond the immediate forest. The overall palette features deep greens, browns, greys, and muted blues.
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