Artwork
Forêt de Compiègne
Forêt de Compiègne is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 53058
- Credit line
- Bequest of Estelle McCormick
About this work
Overview
Forêt de Compiègne is an oil on canvas painting depicting a forest scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a forest with trees having green leaves and light trunks set against pale green grass, evoking a serene natural atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by short, broad, linear brushstrokes that create a soft effect, diverging from the detailed realism prevalent during the artist's time.
Context
The use of impasto technique in the painting highlights the artist's exploration of texture through expressive brushwork.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists.
