Artwork
Farm on the Bank of a River
Farm on the Bank of a River is an unspecified painting by the Plein Air artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Farm on the Bank of a River is a 1873 painting by Charles-François Daubigny, a French artist known for his landscapes and influence on early Impressionism. The work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful rural scene with a farm on a riverbank, featuring a cow drinking from the river, trees, and a small house in the background. The serene atmosphere is characteristic of Daubigny's focus on natural, idyllic settings.
Technique & Style
Daubigny employed plein air techniques to capture the effects of natural light. Visible brushstrokes give the painting a textured quality, while his use of color and light creates a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1873, the painting is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Daubigny was associated with the Barbizon school and was known for his experiments with etching and cliché verre printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
