Landscape in the Forest at Compiègne
1826-1828
Paul Huet
French, 1803-1869
European Art
In this image of a densely wooded glade, Huet’s quickly rendered brushstrokes and limited palette bear witness to the immediacy of unedited direct observation. Although Huet traveled extensively throughout France during his career, he found this subject in the forest of Compiègne, near the estate of the aristocratic Orléans family, his longstanding patrons.
- Maker/Artist
- Huet, Paul
- Classification
- Painting
- Formatted Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Locations
- Place made: France
- Dimensions
- 13 x 17 1/8 in. (33 x 43.5 cm)
- Departments
- European Art
- Accession Number
- 1998.78
- Credit Line
- Anonymous gift in honor of Sarah Faunce, Curator of Painting and Sculpture, 1969-98
- Exhibitions
- Realm of Marvels: Building Collections for the Future, About Time: 700 Years of European Paintings
- Rights Statement
- No known copyright restrictions
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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