Picquigny
The Met
Artist: Frits Thaulow(Norwegian, Oslo (Kristiania) 1847–1906 Volendam, The Netherlands)
Date: 1899
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 3/4 × 36 1/4 in. (73 × 92 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Christen Sveaas, 2021
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A village with a prominent church tower alongside a flowing river, surrounded by trees
Detailed Description
A wide river occupies the lower half and center, its surface a mix of greens, blues, and grays, showing ripples and reflections. The river flows from the foreground towards the upper left. On the left bank, a narrow strip of green grass separates the water from a dirt path. Two small figures, possibly women, walk along this path, moving away from the viewer. Behind them, a large, light-colored building with a reddish-brown roof stands. Further along the path, a stone wall runs parallel to the river, leading to more village buildings. One building displays the word "HOTEL" on its facade. In the mid-ground, the village extends across the left and center, featuring various buildings with muted yellow, brown, and gray facades and reddish-brown roofs. In the distance, a light-colored church tower with a domed top rises above the village rooftops. The right bank of the river is densely covered with green and brown foliage, with several tall, slender trees with light-colored trunks extending their branches into the upper right. A gentle hill or mountain range forms the background behind the village, partially obscured by trees. The sky above is light gray.
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