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The Bathers (Clearing in the Forest) by Constant Troyon

The Bathers (Clearing in the Forest)

Constant Troyon · 1842

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DETAILS
Artist
Constant Troyon
Date
1842
Location
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
ART MOVEMENTS
Barbizon school
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THE ARTIST

Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon, a French Barbizon painter, initially focused on landscapes before finding international acclaim for his masterful animal paintings.

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