The Forest in Winter at Sunset
The Met
Artist: Théodore Rousseau(French, Paris 1812–1867 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1846–67
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 64 x 102 3/8 in. (162.6 x 260 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of P. A. B. Widener, 1911
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dense, dark forest of bare, gnarled trees under a cloudy sky, reflected in a small pool
Detailed Description
A wide, horizontal landscape shows a dense, dark forest under a cloudy sky. The color palette is dominated by deep browns, grays, and muted greens, with subtle hints of lighter ochre and orange. The upper third shows a cloudy, overcast sky in shades of light brown and gray, with a small flock of dark birds visible in the upper left. The majority of the scene is filled with numerous trees, their bare, gnarled branches forming a dense, intricate network against the sky and deeper forest. The trees are dark silhouettes, with some areas showing slightly lighter tones, appearing as if light filters through from a distance. The ground in the lower half is dark and uneven, appearing to be covered in dense undergrowth and possibly rocks. In the lower center-right, a small, dark body of water or muddy pool reflects faint glimmers of light, mirroring the lighter tones of the sky and distant forest.
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