1871
oil
panel
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Dominant colour
French River Scene is a 1871 oil by Charles François Daubigny, a Impressionism work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. The river is calm, reflecting the sky above. In the foreground, there are trees and grass, while in the background, there are more trees and hills. The sky is cloudy, with some blue peeking through. The painting has a sense of depth, with the river and trees creating a sense of distance. The colors are muted, with greens and browns dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful landscape, check out 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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