Landscape
1850
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1850
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a quiet landscape with trees and a sky. The painting is interesting because it shows Rousseau's attention to detail. He was known for painting landscapes that looked real, and this one is no exception - it has a sense of calm to it. Look up the technique of glazing to learn more about how Rousseau achieved this effect.
