Artwork
Twilight
Twilight is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Twilight is a 1866 oil painting by Charles-François Daubigny, a French artist associated with the Barbizon school and a precursor to Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape at dusk, with a tree and body of water in the foreground and a transitioning sky with a visible moon.
Technique & Style
The work features a muted color palette with earthy tones and visible brushstrokes, creating a textured atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Twilight is part of the Walters Art Museum's collection, reflecting the Barbizon movement's focus on natural landscapes and atmospheric effects.
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…
