Théodore Rousseau: 6 works

'In this drawing Théodore Rousseau focused on the large expanse of sky that seems to compress the land into a flat, dark band beneath it.'

'During the winter of 1844/45, Théodore Rousseau shared quarters with fellow painter Jules Dupré to the east of Paris, near l'Îsle-Adam on the Oise River.'

'Although he settled permanently at Barbizon in 1848, Rousseau also travelled extensively in the French provinces and Landscape with a clump of trees was probably painted during his time in the Berry and Landes regions in central and southwest France.'

'During the summer Rousseau made use of a special easel and lean-to to facilitate painting outdoors.'

'Celebrating nature above humankind, Rousseau was an outspoken naturalist who nurtured the Barbizon group's enduring respect for the ancient woods of Fontainebleau.'

'Celebrating nature above humankind, Rousseau was an outspoken naturalist who nurtured the Barbizon group's enduring respect for the ancient woods of Fontainebleau. Here he conveys the clarity and dewy calm of a spring morning as the first rays of sun bathe the ancient oaks of the forest in a golden glow.'