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The Rainbow, Achères la Forêt, by Jean Charles Cazin, unspecified, 1883

The Rainbow, Achères la Forêt

Jean Charles Cazin

1883

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Rainbow, Achères la Forêt is a 1883 unspecified by Jean Charles Cazin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Charles Cazin
When & what style?
1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a dirt road leads to a stone house on the right, with a thatched roof and a chimney. The house is surrounded by a grassy area with a few trees and a stone wall. A rainbow stretches across the sky, which is filled with clouds. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with shades of brown, green, and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting's use of light and color creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Charles Cazin
Artist

Jean Charles Cazin

Jean-Charles Cazin was a French landscapist, museum curator and ceramicist.

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