Artwork

Site du Dauphiné

Site du Dauphiné, by Auguste Balouzet, oil, 1865
Site du Dauphiné, by Auguste Balouzet, oil, 1865

Site du Dauphiné is an oil painting by Auguste Balouzet. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Site du Dauphiné is an oil painting created by Auguste Balouzet in 1865. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a tranquil landscape featuring a mountain range and a body of water. The natural setting includes rocks and grassy areas, with snow-capped mountains in the distance, creating a sense of depth.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of colors to capture the scene's natural beauty, including greens and blues. The work is characteristic of Balouzet's landscape style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Balouzet

Artist

Auguste Balouzet

Auguste Balouzet (1858–1905) was an artist, born in Saint-Genis-Laval.