Study from Nature: Near Villeneuve
1855
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
See the richer artist page1855
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Study from Nature: Near Villeneuve is a 1855 oil by Alexandre Calame, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a landscape with a lake and trees in the foreground. The trees are tall and slender, with a few leaves visible. In the background, there are mountains and a blue sky with some clouds. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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