Pheasantry in the Forest of Compiègne (1833)
Théodore Rousseau1833 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1867)
Specifications
- Year
- 1833
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1812–1867
About the artwork
This page presents "Pheasantry in the Forest of Compiègne" (1833), created by Théodore Rousseau. About the period around 1833: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The catalogue places it in Landscape. The format is landscape. Landscape in brief: Landscape became an independent genre in European painting in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, while in East Asia it had long been central to ink painting. The invention of paint in tubes in the 1840s made it easier to work outdoors, and landscape became a main subject of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism.
"Pheasantry in the Forest of Compiègne" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Landscape scenes add depth and a sense of air to the room, helping the space feel more open and working especially well above a sofa, console, or desk. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1812–1867
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