Artwork
The old hornbeam alley. Tervueren
The old hornbeam alley. Tervueren is an oil painting by Hippolyte Boulenger. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. The old hornbeam alley.
About this work
Overview
The old hornbeam alley. Tervueren is a painting created by Hippolyte Boulenger in 1871. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene forest path lined with tall hornbeam trees, their leaves fallen or changing color. The scene is characterized by muted tones and a sense of calm, reflecting Boulenger's focus on natural scenery.
Technique & Style
Boulenger's work is marked by attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of trees and foliage. The painting's emphasis on realistic yet atmospheric landscapes is influenced by the Barbizon school, a style that Boulenger was associated with.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1871 by Hippolyte Boulenger, a Belgian landscape painter often likened to Camille Corot. It is part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hippolyte Emmanuel Boulenger (3 December 1837 – 4 July 1874) was a Belgian landscape painter influenced by the French Barbizon school, considered to be "the Belgian Corot".
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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