Who painted Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon?

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon was painted by Constant Alexandre Famin in 1870.

Where can I see Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon?

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon?

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon

Constant Alexandre Famin , 1870

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon is a photography by the Impressionist artist Constant Alexandre Famin. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1994.93
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon is a photograph by Famin, created during his short-lived but varied career in photography.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a birch tree in the Barbizon forest, conveying a sense of natural beauty through its depiction of light and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by a 'sparkling, dissolving light,' a quality that reflects the influence of contemporary artistic movements on Famin's photographic style.

History & Provenance

Famin's work was used by artists as a reference for their compositions, indicating the significance of his photographs in the artistic community of his time.