1828
oil
canvas
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Landscape with Sandpit in the Fontainebleau Forest is a 1828 oil by Jules Coignet, a Barbizon school work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting shows a landscape with a sandpit in the Fontainebleau Forest. The scene is set in a natural setting, with trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are two figures and a horse. The painting features a mix of colors, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall mood of the painting is serene and peaceful. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Jules Coignet.
Jules Louis Philippe Coignet was born in Paris in 1798 and died there in 1860. He was a noted landscape painter who had studied under Jean-Victor Bertin. He travelled a good deal in his own country as well as elsewhere…
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