Moonlight at Valmondois (Clair de lune a Valmondois)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image features a nighttime rural scene. In the lower third, there are trees and haystacks. The full moon is visible in the sky slightly left of center, illuminating the landscape. The sky is illustrated with cross-hatching strokes, creating a dark, cloudy effect. A farmer is tending to two cows, with rippling shadows on the ground. Additional haystacks and trees are seen in the distance. The color scheme is mostly gray and black, highlighting the contrast between the dark sky and the moonlit areas.