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Wooded Landscape: Figures by a Ford

Wooded Landscape: Figures by a Ford, by Guillam Dubois, oil, 1661
Wooded Landscape: Figures by a Ford, by Guillam Dubois, oil, 1661

Wooded Landscape: Figures by a Ford is an oil painting by Guillam Dubois. It dates from 1661 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Wooded Landscape: Figures by a Ford is an oil painting by Guillam Dubois, dated to around 1661, and is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene wooded scene with a group of figures in period attire gathered near a shallow stream, surrounded by tall, leafy trees.

Technique & Style

Dubois employed a range of colors to achieve depth and atmosphere, using various greens for the trees and earthy tones for the figures, creating a nuanced visual representation.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Guillam Dubois

Artist

Guillam Dubois

Guillam Dubois (1623–1680) was an artist, born in Haarlem.

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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