Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by Julien Joseph Ducorron, oil, 1818
Landscape, by Julien Joseph Ducorron, oil, 1818

Landscape is an oil painting by Julien Joseph Ducorron. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape, created by Belgian artist Julien-Joseph Ducorron in 1818, is an oil painting exemplifying the traditional landscape genre.

Subject & Meaning

The serene scene depicts a rural landscape with a river, trees, buildings, and a dirt path. Figures of people and animals (including a horse and sheep) are present in the foreground, conveying a sense of peaceful everyday life.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases a rich, textured appearance. The subtle, layered coloration suggests the possible use of glazing techniques to achieve depth and nuance.

History & Provenance

Ducorron, trained under Balthasar Paul Ommeganck, later directed the Academy at Ath until his death in 1848. The painting is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Julien Joseph Ducorron

Artist

Julien Joseph Ducorron

Julien-Joseph Ducorron (15 November 1770 – 22 March 1848) was a Belgian landscape painter.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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