Road in the Woods

Constant Troyon

Created:
Movement:
1850
Realism
key Notes:
Pastoral landscape, Naturalistic detail
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Dimensions:
22 7/8 x 19 in. (58.1 x 48.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Road in the Woods by Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon (1810–1865) was a prominent French painter associated with the Barbizon School, a movement that emphasized naturalism and the depiction of rural landscapes. His painting, Road in the Woods, created in 1850, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the serene beauty of nature through the medium of oil on canvas. This work reflects the Barbizon School's departure from the idealized landscapes of earlier periods, focusing instead on realistic portrayals of the French countryside. Troyon's attention to light and texture in this painting highlights his skill in rendering atmospheric effects, a characteristic feature of his oeuvre. The painting contributes to the historical shift towards realism in 19th-century art, influencing subsequent generations of landscape artists. Troyon's work, including Road in the Woods, remains significant for its role in bridging the gap between Romanticism and the emerging Impressionist movement.

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Road in the Woods by Constant Troyon

Created in 1850, "Road in the Woods" by Constant Troyon is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Barbizon school's focus on natural landscapes and rural scenes. The artwork captures a serene forest path, showcasing Troyon's adept use of light and texture to evoke the tranquility of the wooded environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Road in the Woods