The Village of La Celle-sous-Moret
The Met
Artist: Eugène Lavieille(French, Paris 1820–1889 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 23 in. (34.6 x 58.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur Wiesenberger, 1960
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A village with a prominent church tower along a riverbank under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide landscape scene features a village situated along a river under a cloudy sky. The upper half of the canvas is dominated by a vast sky filled with numerous grey and white clouds, with occasional glimpses of pale blue sky peeking through. Below the sky, a line of rolling green hills stretches across the middle ground, dotted with trees and small structures. At the base of these hills, a village extends horizontally. The most prominent building is a church, centrally located, with a light-colored, cylindrical tower topped by a conical, dark-colored roof and a small spire. Surrounding the church are various other buildings, mostly light-toned with reddish-brown roofs, clustered together. On the far left hill, a small, reddish, block-like structure is visible near the crest. The lower third of the painting is occupied by a wide river, its surface reflecting the sky and the village buildings. The water appears dark and calm, with subtle ripples. Along the near bank, tall, dark green reeds and grasses grow densely. On the far bank, between the village and the river, a narrow strip of green land is visible. Here, a few small figures are gathered, and a dark, four-legged animal stands near them. A small, dark boat is also visible close to the river's edge. The overall color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and greys dominating, accented by the lighter tones of the buildings and the sky.
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