Clair de lune à Valmondois (Moonlight at Valmondois)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural landscape under a moonlit sky. The horizon is low in the composition, with haystacks and trees silhouetted against it. The moon is partially hidden by clouds, casting light across the scene. The etching technique used creates texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and white. A figure tends to cattle in the forefront, with more foliage in the distance.