1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
Orchard in Blossom (Les Pommiers en Fleur) is a 1874 oil by Charles François Daubigny, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a lush orchard in full bloom. The trees are covered in white flowers, and the grass is a vibrant green. In the background, there are more trees and a cloudy sky. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the beauty of the orchard. The flowers are depicted in delicate white petals, while the leaves are a deep green. The sky is a soft grey, with clouds that add texture to the painting. The use of color and light in this painting is reminiscent of the work of the Old Masters, who often used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in their paintings.
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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