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The Forest of Fontainebleau by Théodore Rousseau

The Forest of Fontainebleau

Théodore Rousseau · 1812

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DETAILS
Artist
Théodore Rousseau
Date
1812
Location
Detroit Institute of Arts
ART MOVEMENTS
Barbizon school
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THE ARTIST

Théodore Rousseau

Théodore Rousseau, a leading figure of the Barbizon School, captured the raw beauty of the French landscape, often battling the conservative Salon for recognition.

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