Sunlit Garden
1868
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Millet
Jean-Baptiste Millet (1831–1906) was an artist.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sunlit Garden is a 1868 chalk by Jean-Baptiste Millet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a garden filled with plants and trees. The garden is surrounded by buildings, and the sky is bright. The artist used black chalk and gray wash to create the image. In the foreground, there are several potted plants. The plants are surrounded by grass and other vegetation. In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a house or cottage. The sky is bright and sunny, casting a warm glow over the entire scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between the bright sky and the darker shadows adds to the overall sense of atmosphere and mood. Look up Romanticism next.
Jean-Baptiste Millet (1831–1906) was an artist.
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