Barbizon Collection (#20)

Wooded View near Barbizon, France, Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, 1900

Men in Oriental Costumes, c. 1845 (oil on panel)
XOS1448825 Men in Oriental Costumes, c.1845 (oil on panel) by Diaz de la Pena, Narcisse Virgile (1807-76); 47.6x27.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest, 1852-54 (oil on wood)
XOS1127616 The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest, 1852-54 (oil on wood) by Rousseau, Theodore (1812-67); 80x122 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French

Peasant in a Field : oil on canvas. Nacisse Diaz de la Pena (1801-1876) French painter

The Pool : oil on panel. Nacisse Diaz de la Pena (1801-1876) French painter. Pool in a rocky field with old trees by a ruined wall

La Chouette - Souvenir of Marcoussis, near Monthlery : 1875, oil on canvas Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter

The Colosseum seen from the Farnese Gardens, 1826. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter, Barbizon School

L Atelier de Corot, 1865-1870. Scene in Corots studio with seated female model holding a mandolin. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French painter

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist c1845. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French artist, leading painter of the Barbizon School

A Windmill, Etretat oil on wood, by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French artist, leading painter of the Barbizon School. Etretat, Normandy, France

France / Barbizon C1905
Barbizon: Hotel des Charmettes

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Barbizon: A Fusion of Art and Nature" Nestled in the heart of Fontainebleau Forest, the picturesque village has long been a haven for artists seeking inspiration from its serene landscapes. With its Three Mausoleum Boulders standing tall as silent witnesses to centuries gone by, this quaint French village holds a rich history waiting to be explored. Stepping into The Barbizon Hotel in New York is like immersing oneself in an artistic oasis. This iconic establishment pays homage to the renowned art movement that took its name from the idyllic village. Here, one can almost hear whispers of Jean-Francois Millet's brushstrokes echoing through time. Millet's masterpiece "The Gleaners, " displayed at Orsay Museum, captures the essence perfectly - hardworking women laboring amidst golden fields, their resilience etched on their faces. In his painting "Woman and Child (Silence), " Millet portrays a tender moment frozen in time, reminding us of the beauty found within simplicity. As we stroll along a street in Frejus depicted by an oil-on-wood artwork from 1878, we are transported back to a bygone era where life moved at a slower pace. The Maternal Precaution captured on canvas reminds us of our instinctive need to protect those we hold dear. It also served as an inspiration for other great artists such as Corot and Diaz de la Pena. Corot's mesmerizing piece "Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld" takes us on a mythical journey filled with passion and longing while Diaz de la Pena's vibrant strokes breathe life into his captivating creations. The legacy left behind by Troyon, Daubigny, and Rousseau cannot be overlooked either. Their contributions have shaped not only French art but also influenced the entire art world.