A Roadside Tavern
1863
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1863
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a muddy road winding past a small tavern, its windows glowing yellow in the twilight. Jongkind painted this outdoors, on the spot. Most artists of the time worked in studios, but he lugged his easel into the countryside. The quick brushstrokes make the light feel alive—like the moment might slip away if you blink. Look up *impasto* to see how thick paint can make a scene feel real.
