landscape
1890
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1890
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This painting shows a landscape with a waterfall. The waterfall is in the foreground, with a small building in the background. The waterfall is depicted in shades of white and blue, while the building is shown in gray tones. The painting features a mix of cool and warm colors, with the waterfall and surrounding foliage depicted in blues and greens, while the building and sky are shown in grays and whites. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.