Landscape near Crémieu c. 1849

"Landscape near Crémieu" is an oil on canvas painting by Charles François Daubigny, painted around 1849. The artwork features a rural scene, with a donkey carrying a load along a winding path, framed by the towering cliffs and the distant town of Crémieu. Daubigny, a leading figure of the Barbizon school, captured the beauty of the French countryside, emphasizing the natural light and atmospheric effects. The painting reflects the artistic movement's focus on realism and the depiction of everyday life, highlighting the quietude and serenity of the landscape.