Autumn (L'Automne)

Daubigny employed fine, delicate lines characteristic of 19th‑century etching to render light filtering through the canopy. The subtle gradations of tone create a soft, atmospheric quality, emphasizing the tranquil mood of the setting. This approach aligns with contemporary printmaking practices that sought to portray nature as serene and timeless.

As a member of the Barbizon school, Daubigny frequently explored print media alongside his paintings, using both traditional etching and the newer cliché verre technique. *Autumn* reflects his early experimentation with these methods, predating his later influence on Impressionist landscape painting.