The Edge of the Pool

The Edge of the Pool

Gustave Courbet

1867

oil

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large tree on the left side and a small building in the background. The tree has many green leaves, and the building has a brown roof. In the foreground, there is a body of water, possibly a pond or a lake, with a few trees and bushes around it. The sky is light blue with some white clouds. The painting is done in a realistic style, with a lot of detail and texture. The artist has used a range of colors, from greens and browns to blues and grays, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum.

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