Summer
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Summer is a 1865 oil by Gustave Doré, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a lush, green landscape with trees, flowers, and grass. The scene is set against a blue sky with a few birds flying overhead. In the foreground, there are various plants and flowers, including tall trees and what appears to be a field of wildflowers. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the palette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
