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On the Cliff, by Constant Troyon, unspecified, 1847

On the Cliff

Constant Troyon

1847

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

On the Cliff is a 1847 unspecified by Constant Troyon, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Constant Troyon
When & what style?
1847
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a cliffside scene with people and animals. A woman in a long skirt and a man in a hat are standing near the edge of the cliff, looking out at the water. In the distance, there are buildings and more people. The sky is cloudy and the overall mood is calm. The painting has a lot of texture and the brushstrokes are visible. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The cliff and the water are the main focus of the painting, with the people and animals adding a sense of scale and activity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Constant Troyon.

About the artist

Portrait of Constant Troyon
Artist

Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon (French pronunciation: ; August 28, 1810 – February 21, 1865) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.

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