1847
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Cottages at Barbizon: Evening is a 1847 oil by Charles François Daubigny, a Barbizon school work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a serene landscape of cottages at Barbizon, bathed in the warm glow of evening light. In the foreground, a lush field of green stretches out, dotted with a few trees that stand sentinel. The cottages, with their rustic charm, are nestled among the trees, their roofs and chimneys rising gently into the sky. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding texture and depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the world of impasto.
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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