Clair de lune à Valmondois

Millet, Daubigny et Barbizon,

The image depicts a rural landscape under a moonlit sky. The horizon is low in the composition, with haystacks and trees silhouetted against it. The moon is partially hidden by clouds, casting light across the scene. The etching technique used creates texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and white. A figure tends to cattle in the forefront, with more foliage in the distance.
Artiste
Millet, Daubigny et Barbizon
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
19 × 26,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a rural landscape under a moonlit sky. The horizon is low in the composition, with haystacks and trees silhouetted against it. The moon is partially hidden by clouds, casting light across the scene. The etching technique used creates texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and white. A figure tends to cattle in the forefront, with more foliage in the distance.

Millet, Daubigny et Barbizon