A River Landscape 1840 - 1850

Theodore Rousseau's "A River Landscape" (1840-1850) is a fine example of the Barbizon School, a group of French landscape painters who focused on depicting the natural world in a realistic and detailed manner. The painting showcases a serene river winding through a verdant landscape, with a lone figure in a boat adding a sense of scale and solitude. The soft light, detailed brushwork, and subtle atmospheric effects contribute to the painting's evocative and tranquil mood. The work, currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to Rousseau's keen observation of nature and his ability to translate its beauty onto canvas.