The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest 1852 - 1854

Theodore Rousseau's "The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest" (1852-1854) is a landscape painting that exemplifies the artist's mastery of depicting the subtle nuances of nature. The painting showcases the artist's detailed observation of the Fontainebleau Forest, capturing the light filtering through the trees and the intricate details of the woodland floor. The painting is a testament to Rousseau's commitment to realism, characterized by the meticulous brushwork and accurate depiction of light and shadow. This painting is a notable example of the Barbizon School, a group of French landscape painters who sought to capture the beauty of nature in a realistic and unidealized manner.