Willows 1892

Theodore Robinson's "Willows" (1892) is a plein air painting, capturing the essence of a French landscape. The brushstrokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement and atmosphere. The trees, likely weeping willows, dominate the composition, their branches cascading towards the viewer. A glimpse of a cottage nestled amidst the foliage hints at human presence within this serene natural setting. Robinson's Impressionist style, influenced by his time spent with the French Impressionists, is evident in his use of light and color to evoke the fleeting beauty of a particular moment.