In the Woods
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a forest path with sunlight filtering through the trees. A woman in a long dress walks away from us on the dirt trail. The shadows are soft and the colors are muted, like early morning. Potémont loved painting light and woods. He often showed people in quiet, natural settings. This work feels calm and a little mysterious. Check out more of his forest scenes at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
