A Shaded Avenue
The Met
Artist: Jean Honoré Fragonard(French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)
Date: ca. 1775
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, tree-lined avenue with a bright opening in the distance, small figures and classical statues
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a grand, tree-lined avenue under a light blue sky with white and gray clouds in the upper corners. Large, dark green and brown trees with gnarled branches dominate the upper half and sides of the composition, forming a dense, arching canopy over the path below. The thick foliage creates a tunnel-like effect that recedes into the distance, where a bright, almost white light illuminates the far end of the path. The path itself is a light brown, earthy color. Along the path, small figures are visible. On the left side, closer to the foreground, two figures in light-colored clothing appear to be walking. Further along the path, near the center, a figure in a red garment is seated or kneeling on the ground. On the right side of the path, several figures are gathered, some seated, beneath the trees. To the right of the path, a classical-style statue on a pedestal is partially visible, and further back, another, larger statue stands on a low wall or balustrade, overlooking a lighter area beyond the trees. Deep shadows from the trees are present, with pockets of light illuminating parts of the path and figures. Visible brushstrokes define the foliage and textured ground.
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