An Alpine Scene
1874
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1874
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a mountain landscape with trees and a lake in the painting. The artist used a lot of brown and green colors to show the scene. The painting's details, like the trees and rocks, are interesting because they show the artist's focus on nature. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Gustave Courbet.