Daybreak, the Oise, Ile de Vaux 1869

"Daybreak, the Oise, Ile de Vaux" is a landscape painting by Charles François Daubigny, created in 1869. This painting showcases Daubigny's mastery of the Barbizon School style, known for its realistic depictions of nature. The soft light of dawn bathes the Oise River and its banks in a warm glow, as a group of figures tend to cattle in the foreground. The reflections in the water and the subtle brushstrokes create a sense of tranquility and peace, capturing the essence of the French countryside.