A Stream through a Dense Forest

1884

François-Louis Français

Associated Names
François-Louis Français

Artist, French, 1814 - 1897

The image is of a rocky woodland opening up to a narrow sunlit river. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dense trees and foliage arching over the waterway and landscape. In the distance, a person on horseback is seen riding the path along the river, which displays bright yellow and blue hues. The painting features detailed brushstrokes defining the branches and rocks, with a rich color palette of earthy tones such as greens, browns, and deep blues, along with golden reflections on the river and autumnal colors in the foliage. The composition conveys a tranquil and secluded atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of the natural surroundings.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Terrades, Paris); Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, Little Rock, from 2003; purchased 2013 by NGA.

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Exhibition History

2012

  • De Delacroix à Signac: Dessins de la collection Dyke. Musée des impressionnismes Giverny, 2012, 52, 66, 159, no. 33 (color).

2013

  • Color, Line, Light: French Drawings, Watercolors, and Pastels from Delacroix to SIgnac. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2013, 52, 66, 159, no. 33 (color)(cat. published in 2012).

2014

  • The Color of Nature: Recent Acquisitions of Landscape Watercolors, NGA, 2014.

Wikidata ID

Q64569784

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