Landscape with a Rainbow c. 1871

Charles François Daubigny's "Landscape with a Rainbow" (c. 1871) is a masterful example of the artist's penchant for capturing fleeting natural phenomena. Executed in charcoal and red chalk on paper, the artwork features a striking double rainbow arcing across a landscape of rolling hills and trees. Daubigny's characteristically loose and expressive style is evident in the gestural lines that define the contours of the landscape and the delicate washes of red that suggest the rainbow's vibrant hues. The work is a testament to the artist's fascination with the beauty and transience of the natural world.