Valley of the River Loire
The Met
Artist: Jules Dupré(French, Nantes 1811–1889 L'Isle-Adam)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 19 1/4 in. (27.3 x 48.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Richards, 1997
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with a winding river, fields, dense trees, and distant buildings under a cloudy blue sky
Detailed Description
This horizontal landscape depicts an expansive view under a cloudy sky. The upper third of the canvas is dominated by a light blue sky filled with numerous white and light gray cumulus clouds, which are denser and brighter towards the center. Below the sky, the horizon line stretches across the middle, revealing a vast, undulating terrain. In the middle ground, a winding river or body of water, reflecting patches of the sky, meanders through fields of varying shades of brown, ochre, and muted green. Clusters of dark green trees are scattered throughout the landscape, with a particularly dense group on the far left and another substantial cluster near the center-right, bordering the water. A light-colored building with a distinct tower or steeple is visible on a distant rise towards the left side of the horizon. Further to the right, a small cluster of lighter-toned buildings can be seen in the far distance. The foreground consists of broad fields rendered in darker browns and greens, with visible brushstrokes suggesting texture. A lighter, possibly unpaved path or road appears to cut diagonally through the fields in the lower-middle section, leading towards the water.
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