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Trembling Woods (Bois frissonants), by George Auriol, unspecified, 1897

Trembling Woods (Bois frissonants)

George Auriol

1897

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

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Overview

Trembling Woods (Bois frissonants) is a 1897 unspecified by George Auriol, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
George Auriol
When & what style?
1897 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a white dress with orange flowers, standing in a forest. She has dark hair and is holding a large bag in her right hand. The background features trees and bushes, with a light-colored sky. The woman's dress is long and flowing, with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her hair is styled in a bun, and she is looking to her left. The trees in the background are tall and slender, with branches that stretch up towards the sky. The painting is titled "Trembling Woods" and was created by George Auriol in 1893. It is held at the Brooklyn Museum. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, look up George Auriol.

About the artist

Portrait of George Auriol
Artist

George Auriol

George Auriol, born Jean-Georges Huyot (26 April 1863) – February 1938, Paris), was a French poet, songwriter, graphic designer, type designer, and Art Nouveau artist.

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