Landscape, Site of Greece (Paysage, Site de la Grèce)
1812
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1812
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This painting shows a landscape with a few people in ancient Greek clothing. There are trees and a small building on the left, and a river and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with some clouds. The people are gathered in a group, talking to each other. They are wearing long robes and sandals. One of them is holding a staff. The painting has a lot of detail and color. It looks like it was painted in a realistic style. If you want to learn more about this type of painting, look up the artist Jean Victor Bertin.
