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Sunlit Trees in a Valley near Lacoux

Jean-Paul Flandrin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, foliage, trees, and a pathway or stream. Hills in the distance suggest depth and recession. The brushwork is subtle and minimalist, capturing textures of leaves and terrain. The color palette is muted, dominated by shades of gray and hints of blue. The sky above is softly rendered, creating a sense of openness and calmness.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
graphite heightened with white chalk on blue wove paper, with vertical strips of slightly different blue paper added at left and right edges
Dimensions
4023 × 4399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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