Artwork
Sunlit Trees in a Valley near Lacoux
Sunlit Trees in a Valley near Lacoux is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Paul Flandrin. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sunlit Trees in a Valley near Lacoux is a drawing created by Jean-Paul Flandrin in 1840 using graphite and white chalk on blue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene valley with rolling hills and trees, capturing the effect of sunlight on the landscape. Soft lines and shading convey a sense of natural tranquility.
Technique & Style
Flandrin employed graphite and white chalk on blue wove paper to achieve a nuanced representation of light and shadow. The addition of vertical strips of slightly different blue paper at the edges adds a subtle texture.
History & Provenance
The paper shows signs of wear, indicating that the drawing has been handled extensively over time.
Artist & collection
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