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Road in the Jura, by Théodore Rousseau, unspecified, 1849

Road in the Jura

Théodore Rousseau

1849

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

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Overview

Road in the Jura is a 1849 unspecified by Théodore Rousseau, a Barbizon school work, depicting Road, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Théodore Rousseau
When & what style?
1849 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a winding road in a rural landscape. The road curves to the left, lined with trees and bushes on either side. In the background, there are more trees and hills under a blue sky. The road appears to be made of dirt or gravel, with some rocks scattered along its edge. The trees are mostly green, with some brown trunks visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of landscape painting, you might want to look up 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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