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Landscape in Southern France, by Paul Guigou, unspecified, 1870

Landscape in Southern France

Paul Guigou

1870

unspecified

panel

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape in Southern France is a 1870 unspecified by Paul Guigou, a Realism work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Guigou
When & what style?
1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape in southern France. In the foreground, there's a field with tall, dry grass and weeds. A wooden ladder leans against a bush on the left side of the painting. In the distance, you can see mountains and a blue sky with white clouds. The overall mood of the painting is calm and peaceful. The artist, Paul Guigou, used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Guigou
Artist

Paul Guigou

Paul Camille Guigou (15 February 1834 – 21 December 1871) was a French landscape painter.

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