Artwork

Landscape at Chailly

Landscape at Chailly, by Frédéric Bazille, oil, 1865
Landscape at Chailly, by Frédéric Bazille, oil, 1865

Landscape at Chailly is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Frédéric Bazille. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Landscape at Chailly is an 1865 oil painting by French artist Frédéric Bazille, associated with the Barbizon school. It captures a sunlit natural scene, characterized by warm colors, visible brushstrokes, and a textured appearance.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a rocky stream, mixed foliage, and a partly cloudy sky. While Bazille often incorporated figures into his outdoor landscapes, this work focuses solely on the natural environment.

Technique & Style

Bazille employed thick, visible brushstrokes, particularly evident in the grass and sky, to create a lively, textured effect. The warm color palette features greens, yellows, and browns, with darker shadows near the rocky stream.

History & Provenance

Landscape at Chailly is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection. Created in 1865, it reflects Bazille's alignment with the Barbizon school, which emphasized outdoor painting and capturing natural light.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Frédéric Bazille

Artist

Frédéric Bazille

Jean Frédéric Bazille (French pronunciation: ; December 6, 1841 – November 28, 1870) was a French Impressionist painter.