A corner of Normandy 

Charles-François Daubigny created this painting, A corner of Normandy, using oil on canvas. Daubigny's materiality distinguishes his work from the academic paintings of his time. The surface is visibly worked with loose brushstrokes. His technique emphasizes the texture and movement inherent in the paint itself. The weight of the paint is skillfully managed, creating depth and atmosphere. Daubigny's process was direct, often painting en plein air to capture the immediacy of the landscape. Daubigny's technique reflects the shift towards valuing the artist's individual expression and experience. His style, while seemingly straightforward, required immense skill and control over the materials. By focusing on the direct engagement with the landscape, Daubigny challenges the conventional hierarchy between fine art and the everyday world. His work elevates the act of painting to a form of embodied knowledge, deeply connected to the social and environmental context of its creation.