The Banks of the River Durance at Saint Paul
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a serene river scene with trees and a few buildings. It's interesting because the artist used a lot of detail to depict the natural world. The way the light falls on the water and trees is also notable, it seems like a peaceful moment. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
