An Old Chapel in a Valley
The Met
Artist: Théodore Rousseau(French, Paris 1812–1867 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1835
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 13 7/8 in. (26.7 x 35.2 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1903
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A landscape with tall trees, houses, and haystacks in a valley under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide landscape is depicted under a cloudy sky, presented in a horizontal format. The upper half of the image is dominated by a light blue and gray sky, with soft, diffused clouds. On the left side, a cluster of tall, dark green trees rises prominently, extending from the bottom edge almost to the top. Partially visible among these trees and slightly behind them are two houses with light-colored walls and dark, sloped roofs. One house is more clearly visible, while the other is mostly obscured by foliage. In the foreground and midground, the landscape unfolds with varying shades of green and brown. Two large, dark brown haystacks with rounded tops are situated in the lower right quadrant, appearing to be in a field. A path or track, lighter in color, winds through the green terrain near the haystacks. Beyond the immediate foreground, a wide valley stretches into the distance, characterized by fields of green and darker patches of trees. A gentle hill rises on the left, covered in greenery. In the far background, a faint line of vertical structures, possibly distant trees or poles, can be seen along the horizon, with a lighter, hazy area beyond. The overall color palette is muted, featuring earthy greens, browns, and grays, with touches of light blue in the sky.
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