A River in a Meadow
The Met
Artist: Théodore Rousseau(French, Paris 1812–1867 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1840
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 16 3/4 x 26 1/8 in. (42.5 x 66.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with dense trees, a winding path, a body of water, and a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide, horizontal landscape scene shows a cloudy sky, dense foliage, and a body of water. The upper third of the scene features a sky filled with heavy, dark gray and brown clouds, interspersed with lighter patches of blue and white towards the center and right. Below the sky, a thick band of trees stretches across the middle ground, their dark green and brown canopies forming a significant part of the scene. In the left foreground, a light brown, winding path curves from the lower left corner towards the center, disappearing behind a large, prominent tree with a visible trunk. A small figure, dressed in what appears to be blue and red clothing, stands on this path near the base of the large tree. To the right of the path and trees, a body of water, possibly a pond or river, reflects the muted light from the sky. Its banks are lined with green and brown grasses. Further to the right, in a grassy field, several light-colored animals, resembling sheep or cattle, are visible grazing. Another small, indistinct figure can be seen in the distance on the right side, near the edge of the trees. The ground throughout the scene is a mix of greens and browns, suggesting varied vegetation and earthy tones.
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