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Jacques and the Forest of Arden

Edward Moran

1875

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Landscape

Dominant colour

Jacques and the Forest of Arden is a 1875 oil by Edward Moran, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?: Edward Moran
When & what style?: 1875
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a forest scene with a stream running through it. The forest is dense, with many trees and bushes. In the background, there is a clearing with a few animals, possibly deer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. The trees are depicted in shades of green, while the stream is shown in shades of blue and white. The artist has also used light and shadow to create a sense of volume and dimensionality. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, look up glazing.