The Pyrenees, the Peak of the Midi de Bigorre
1872
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1872
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a wide, misty valley with rolling hills and trees in the foreground. Snow-capped mountains rise in the distance, fading into a pale blue sky. The colors are mostly earthy browns and greens, with white and blue in the mountains. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, especially on the sky and hills, giving a sense of movement. This style was used to show light and atmosphere in nature. Look up Impressionism to see how artists like this one captured fleeting moments in landscapes.
