Sunrise

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, 1850

The image shows a landscape from an elevated view, revealing a pastoral scene. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the composition, meeting rolling hills that fade into the distance. Above the horizon, the sun is partially obscured by fine lines, suggesting rays of light. The technique uses cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. Closest to us, sparse vegetation and a figure with animals, likely sheep, are visible. In the distance, a line of trees stretches across the scene, aligned with the land's slope. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray, enhancing the etched aesthetic of the artwork.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Date
1850
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape from an elevated view, revealing a pastoral scene. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the composition, meeting rolling hills that fade into the distance. Above the horizon, the sun is partially obscured by fine lines, suggesting rays of light. The technique uses cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. Closest to us, sparse vegetation and a figure with animals, likely sheep, are visible. In the distance, a line of trees stretches across the scene, aligned with the land's slope. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray, enhancing the etched aesthetic of the artwork.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon