Sunset near Arbonne
The Met
Artist: Théodore Rousseau(French, Paris 1812–1867 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1860–65
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 25 1/4 x 39 in. (64.1 x 99.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark landscape with a cloudy sky, a hidden light source, rugged terrain, and sparse trees
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a dark, dramatic landscape under a heavily clouded sky. The upper half of the canvas is dominated by turbulent, dark brown, orange, and gray clouds. A bright, yellowish-orange glow emanates from behind a dense cluster of clouds in the upper left-center, suggesting a hidden light source. Below the horizon, a faint line of distant, dark trees or hills is visible. The foreground and midground present an uneven, rugged terrain composed of dark brown earth, rocks, and patches of deep green and olive-colored vegetation. On the far left, a tall, dark tree with a thick, gnarled trunk leans slightly towards the right, its sparse branches holding dark green foliage. Below this tree, dense, dark green bushes and grasses fill the lower left. Towards the center, a small, dark body of water, possibly a pond or stream, reflects the dark, cloudy sky. Scattered around the water are various rocks and low-lying plants. On the right side of the composition, a smaller tree with a fuller, more rounded canopy of lighter-colored leaves stands, appearing somewhat illuminated by the distant glow. More rocks and sparse vegetation are spread across the ground on the right. The overall color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, with the warm glow in the sky providing the primary contrast.
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