Artwork
Cottages at Barbizon: Evening
Cottages at Barbizon: Evening is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Cottages at Barbizon: Evening is an 1847 oil painting by Charles-François Daubigny, a key figure in the Barbizon School. The work captures a serene rural scene at twilight, embodying the school's emphasis on naturalistic and atmospheric landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts cottages in Barbizon surrounded by lush greenery and trees, bathed in warm evening light. The composition conveys a sense of tranquility, reflecting the Barbizon School's focus on capturing the quiet beauty of everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Daubigny employed bold, expressive brushstrokes, adding texture and depth to the landscape. The use of warm, golden light and rich colors enhances the serene atmosphere, showcasing the artist's ability to evoke mood through light and color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1847, the painting is now part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery. As a precursor to Impressionism, Daubigny's work, including this piece, influenced later movements in landscape painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of…
Landscape with a Peasant Girl feeding Chickens
The Village Chaslepont
Village on a river, sunset
Landscape with a Cottage beside a Pond
Peisaj din Bretania
The Village of Éragny
View of the Village of Marly-le-Roi
The Ruin
View of Dedham from the Lane Leading from East Bergholt Church to Flatford
Landscape
A House and Out-offices
Barbizon at Dusk