1840
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Tree in Fontainebleau Forest is a 1840 oil by Théodore Rousseau, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a large tree in a forest, with a wide trunk and many branches. The tree is surrounded by smaller trees and bushes, and the ground is covered with leaves and rocks. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The tree is painted in dark greens and browns, with some lighter colors in the leaves and branches. The background is a soft, muted color, which helps the tree stand out. The overall effect is one of serenity and peacefulness. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Théodore Rousseau, the artist who created it.
Étienne Pierre Théodore Rousseau (French pronunciation: ; 15 April 1812 – 22 December 1867) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.
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