Artwork
Apple Trees at Auvers (Pommiers à Auvers)
Apple Trees at Auvers (Pommiers à Auvers) is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Apple Trees at Auvers is a print created by Charles François Daubigny in 1877. It is a representative work of the artist's landscape style and printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a row of apple trees set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, with the artist capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in the French countryside.
Technique & Style
Daubigny's work is characterized by a naturalistic yet atmospheric approach, reflecting his innovative printmaking techniques and interest in capturing the play of light and season.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art, exemplifying Daubigny's contribution to the development of landscape painting and printmaking in the 19th century.
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…
