Artwork
La tarde
La tarde is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
La tarde is a landscape painting created by Charles-François Daubigny around 1850 using oil paint. It is now part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a river, trees, and grassy banks under a cloudy sky, evoking tranquility. A small boat in the foreground adds depth and perspective to the scene.
Technique & Style
Daubigny's use of color and light creates a warm atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. His work aligns with the Barbizon movement's focus on natural light and rural landscapes, foreshadowing Impressionism.
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…
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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