An artwork on Galleree from The Art Institute of Chicago.
About the artwork
House of Mère BazotCharles François Daubigny (French, 1817–1878)
1874
France
92.5 × 185.4 cm (36 3/8 × 73 in.); Framed: 125.8 × 216.6 × 12.7 cm (49 1/2 × 85 1/4 × 5 in.)
Oil on canvas
Potter Palmer Collection
['19th century', 'Barbizon School']
['house', 'skanda karttikeya', 'trees', 'hills', 'landscape', 'houses']
['painting', 'france', 'french', 'oil on canvas', 'oil paintings (visual works)', 'european painting']
['oil paint (paint)', 'canvas', 'paint', 'painting']
['oil painting', 'painting', 'painting (image making)', 'painting techniques']
In "House of Mère Bazot" by Charles François Daubigny, the viewer is enveloped in a serene country scene at dusk. The painting captures a quiet moment in time, where the day is gently fading away. The lush greenery of the fields rolls into the distance, leading the eye toward the humble farmhouse nestled among trees.
Daubigny's brushstrokes are soft and fluid, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility. The warm colors of the sky suggest the end of a day filled with light, while the shadows begin to stretch across the landscape, hinting at a peaceful night to come.
This artwork invites reflection on the simplicity of rural life, where nature and human dwellings coexist in harmony. It evokes a feeling of nostalgia for everyday moments, highlighting the beauty found in stillness and the natural world. Each detail, from the grazing livestock to the lush foliage, contributes to the overall sense of serenity, reminding us of the quiet joys found in the countryside.
About the artist
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