The Banks of the Bièvre near Bicêtre
The Met
Artist: Henri Rousseau (le Douanier)(French, Laval 1844–1910 Paris)
Date: ca. 1908–09
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall Field, 1939
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Tall, slender trees, a winding path with small figures, and a distant arched stone viaduct
Detailed Description
The landscape features tall, slender trees under a light blue sky. Numerous trees with thin, light green trunks and sparse, dark green leaves fill the upper and mid-ground, their branches curving dramatically. The trees on the left are particularly dense, forming a vertical screen. In the lower left, a wide, light-colored path with distinct parallel stripes extends into the distance. Three small figures, dressed in dark clothing with white bonnets, walk along this path; the foremost figure carries a basket. In the lower right, a narrower, darker path curves into the mid-ground. A dark wooden fence runs horizontally across the mid-ground, separating the foreground from a dense area of green foliage. Beyond the fence and trees, a lush green hillside with patches of reddish-brown is visible. A building with a red roof and white walls is nestled among the trees on the hillside. Further in the background, a light-colored stone viaduct with multiple arches spans the landscape between two elevated areas under the pale sky. The color palette features greens, browns, and light blues, with accents of white and red.
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