French Landscape I 1877

"French Landscape I" is an oil painting by Francisco Oller, a Puerto Rican artist known for his landscapes, portraits and genre scenes. The painting depicts a lush, verdant landscape, likely in France, where Oller traveled extensively. The scene features a hillside covered in green grass and wildflowers, with a row of trees lining the edge of the woods. The composition includes an easel, a palette, brushes and other artistic tools, suggesting an artist's plein-air painting setting. The light is soft and diffused, creating a tranquil and idyllic atmosphere.