The Tree by the Bend
1891
oil
From the collection of Israel Museum
1891
oil
From the collection of Israel Museum
You're looking at a painting of a tree by a bend in a road. The tree is on the left, and the road curves around it. The tree is dark green, and the road is light brown. There are fields and trees in the background, and the sky is light blue with some clouds. The painting is done in a style that's a bit rough and textured. The brushstrokes are visible, and the colors are muted. It's like the artist was trying to capture the feeling of the scene rather than making it look perfect. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by Paul Cézanne.