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Landscape II

Théodore Rousseau

1840

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape II is a 1840 chalk by Théodore Rousseau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Théodore Rousseau
When & what style?: 1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a hazy, dreamy scene with a small village nestled in a valley. Trees and buildings blur together, fading into the misty background. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the black chalk lines are soft and smudged, like a quick, loose drawing. The artist used light touches to suggest depth instead of sharp details. This style was common in Romanticism, where nature often felt mysterious and grand. Next, check out the movement: Romanticism to see more art like this.