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Moonrise in the Andilly Valley, by Charles François Daubigny, 1845

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Overview

Moonrise in the Andilly Valley is a 1845 by Charles François Daubigny, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles François Daubigny
When & what style?
1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape at dusk. The moon rises over a valley, casting a soft glow on the trees and grass. In the foreground, a few trees stand tall, their branches stretching towards the sky. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The moon's gentle light illuminates the scene, while the shadows add a sense of mystery and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more landscapes with a similar sense of tranquility, you might want to look into the work of 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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