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The Forest in Winter at Sunset by Théodore Rousseau

The Forest in Winter at Sunset

Théodore Rousseau

ca. 1846–67

Oil on canvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A dark, dense forest scene at sunset or twilight, with bare trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The ground is uneven and appears to have some reflective puddles. Rousseau's extensive work with oil on canvas allowed him to capture the atmospheric effects of light and shadow in this winter landscape.

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trees branches puddles birds rocks dense composition strong verticals receding space forest winter sunset twilight

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