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Sunset on the River

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene with a body of water, trees, reflections, and a house in the distance. The composition shows a low horizon line with trees arching across the scene and soft reflections on the water's surface. The brushstrokes are delicate and textured, creating an impressionistic style with a blend of hues. The color palette features earthy tones with soft greens and browns on the land, and faintly warm tints in the sky. Ducks swim in the water, and there are a few figures near the water's edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
30920 × 17880 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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