The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest

Théodore Rousseau

Created:
Movement:
1854
Realism
key Notes:
Barbizon School, Naturalistic Landscape
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Dimensions:
31 1/2 x 48 in. (80 x 121.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
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The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest

Theodore Rousseau, a prominent figure of the Barbizon School, created "The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest" in 1854 using oil on wood. This work exemplifies Rousseau's dedication to capturing the natural beauty of the French landscape, particularly the Fontainebleau Forest, which was a significant source of inspiration for him and his contemporaries. The painting reflects Rousseau's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the atmospheric effects of light and shadow. As a leader of the Barbizon School, Rousseau played a crucial role in the transition from Romanticism to Realism in French art. His work influenced later landscape painters, including the Impressionists, who admired his commitment to painting en plein air. Rousseau's legacy is marked by his contribution to elevating landscape painting to a respected genre in the 19th century.

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The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest by Théodore Rousseau

This 1854 painting by Théodore Rousseau, executed in oil on wood, exemplifies the Barbizon school's focus on natural landscapes, capturing the serene and detailed depiction of the Fontainebleau Forest. The artwork reflects Rousseau's dedication to plein air painting, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow within the forest environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest