Sun-Drenched Hills near Menton 1880

Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart's "Sun-Drenched Hills near Menton" from 1880 depicts a winding road leading towards a hilltop village nestled in the French Riviera. Lush greenery fills the foreground, with vibrant foliage framing the path. The sunlight bathes the landscape in a warm glow, highlighting the ochre hues of the surrounding earth and the village's buildings. Jacquemart's watercolor technique captures the soft light and airy atmosphere of this idyllic scene. The work is a charming example of the French Romantic landscape tradition.