The Edge of a Wood at Nohant

Eugène Delacroix, ca. 1842/1843

This painting shows a dense forest scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is hidden by green trees and underbrush. Tall trees are visible in the center, sprouting above shorter bushes and ferns. The undergrowth is dense with low shrubs and grasses, and we can see darker, shadowy sections that lead towards the depths of the forest. The color palette includes deep greens, browns, lighter greens, and ochres, with hints of blue-gray sky at the top beyond the green leaves.
Kunstenaar
Eugène Delacroix
Datering
ca. 1842/1843
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor
Afmetingen
15,5 × 20,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting shows a dense forest scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is hidden by green trees and underbrush. Tall trees are visible in the center, sprouting above shorter bushes and ferns. The undergrowth is dense with low shrubs and grasses, and we can see darker, shadowy sections that lead towards the depths of the forest. The color palette includes deep greens, browns, lighter greens, and ochres, with hints of blue-gray sky at the top beyond the green leaves.

Eugène Delacroix