Valley of the Rouars in the Gorges d’Apremont

Théodore Rousseau

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Romanticism

key Notes:

Naturalistic landscape, atmospheric light.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Valley of the Rouars in the Gorges d’Apremont," painted by Théodore Rousseau in 1860, exemplifies the artist's commitment to capturing the natural landscape of France, particularly the rugged beauty of the Barbizon region. This work is significant within the Barbizon School movement, which emphasized plein air painting and the direct observation of nature, influencing subsequent generations of landscape artists.

Description of the work:

"Valley of the Rouars in the Gorges d’Apremont," painted by Théodore Rousseau, exemplifies the artist's mastery of landscape through its detailed depiction of rugged terrain and dense foliage, rendered in a palette of earthy tones. The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the textural quality of the rocks and trees, inviting the viewer to engage with the natural environment portrayed.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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