The Forest of Fontainebleau
The Met
Artist: Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña(French, Bordeaux 1808–1876 Menton)
Date: 1874
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 18 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (47.3 x 60 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Dense, dark forest with a small figure in a sunlit clearing under a blue sky
Detailed Description
A dense forest scene is dominated by dark green and brown foliage. Heavy, gnarled tree branches with dark leaves form a deep canopy across the top and sides of the image, casting much of the foreground into shadow. In the central midground, the forest opens into a brighter clearing. Numerous trees with slender, pale trunks and lighter green and yellowish leaves stand here, illuminated by a soft light. Above this clearing, a patch of bright blue sky with soft white clouds is visible through the tree canopy. In the lower-left portion of the clearing, a small, dark-clad figure, possibly wearing a head covering, walks towards the right. The ground in the clearing is a mix of greens, browns, and lighter vegetation. A small, dark, reflective pool or stream is visible in the lower midground, reflecting some of the ambient light. The immediate foreground is dark and earthy, with muted browns and greens.
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