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Apple Trees in Bloom (Pommiers en fleurs), by Charles François Daubigny, oil, 1860

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Overview

Apple Trees in Bloom (Pommiers en fleurs) is a 1860 oil by Charles François Daubigny, a Barbizon school work, held at Israel Museum.

Who painted this?
Charles François Daubigny
When & what style?
1860 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Israel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lush landscape with several trees in full bloom. The trees are scattered across the scene, with some in the foreground and others in the distance. The blossoms are white and pink, and they cover the branches of the trees. In the background, there are more trees and a hazy sky. The overall effect is one of serenity and beauty. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Charles François Daubigny.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles François Daubigny
Artist

Charles François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of impressionism.

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