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Landscape near Nevers, 1871. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
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Landscape near Nevers, 1871. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Landscape near Nevers, 1871
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Art Movement Barbizon Barbizon School Brush Chalk On Paper Dirt Track Johan Barthold Jongkind Johan Jongkind Johann B Jongkind Johann Barthold Jongkind Jongkind Johan Barthold Jongkind Johann Barthold Remote Thoroughfare Letterbox Format Watercolour Paint
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This 19th century artwork, titled "Landscape near Nevers" by Johan Barthold Jongkind, invites us to explore the picturesque countryside of France. Painted in watercolor on chalk on paper, Jongkind masterfully captures the essence of rural life in this idyllic scene. The painting is a testament to the Barbizon School, a French artistic movement that emphasized the importance of painting en plein air, or outdoors. The composition is set in the Bourgogne region of France, with a dirt track winding through the lush, green fields. A woman, dressed in traditional attire, is seen in the foreground, adding a sense of human scale and activity to the otherwise tranquil scene. In the background, a group of people can be seen working in the fields, while a horse-drawn cart makes its way along a remote thoroughfare. The use of color and brushwork adds depth and texture to the landscape, with the vibrant greens of the fields contrasting against the rich browns of the dirt track and the deep blues of the distant sky. The low country setting, with its rolling hills and farmland, is a nod to Jongkind's Dutch heritage. This panoramic view, with its letterbox format, invites the viewer to imagine themselves in the scene, taking in the scenic beauty of the French countryside. The painting is a valuable addition to the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the nineteenth century.
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