A Vista through Trees: Fontainebleau
The Met
Artist: Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña(French, Bordeaux 1808–1876 Menton)
Date: 1873
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 12 3/4 x 17 1/4 in. (32.4 x 43.8 cm)
Credit Line: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dense forest with a winding path receding into the distance, glimpses of blue sky above
Detailed Description
A dense forest scene is depicted, dominated by a canopy of trees in various shades of green, brown, and yellow-green. A large, dark-barked tree with thick, gnarled branches stands prominently on the left side, extending from the bottom edge almost to the top. Its foliage is a deep, shadowed green. To its right, a winding, light brown path recedes into the distance, appearing to lead deeper into the woods. The path is bordered by thick undergrowth and smaller trees with slender trunks. In the midground and background, numerous trees with varied foliage create visual depth. Patches of lighter, yellowish-green leaves suggest sunlight filtering through the canopy. Above the trees in the center, a small section of a blue sky with white and grey clouds is visible. The forest floor is covered in dark green and brown vegetation, with some areas appearing marshy or containing small, dark pools of water, particularly in the lower center. Scattered rocks are visible among the undergrowth.
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