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Edge of the Forest, Sun Setting, by Théodore Rousseau, unspecified, 1845

Edge of the Forest, Sun Setting

Théodore Rousseau

1845

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Overview

Edge of the Forest, Sun Setting is a 1845 unspecified by Théodore Rousseau, a Barbizon school work, depicting Tree, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Théodore Rousseau
When & what style?
1845 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a large tree in the center, surrounded by smaller trees and bushes. The sky is yellow and orange, with the sun setting behind the trees. The trees and bushes are painted in dark colors, with some lighter spots where the sun is shining through. The ground is covered in leaves and twigs, and there are some rocks and logs scattered around. The painting has a lot of texture and detail, with thick brushstrokes and rough surfaces. It's a beautiful depiction of a forest at sunset. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Théodore Rousseau.

About the artist

Portrait of Théodore Rousseau
Artist

Théodore Rousseau

Étienne Pierre Théodore Rousseau (French pronunciation: ; 15 April 1812 – 22 December 1867) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.

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