The Hillsides of Méry-sur-Oise, Opposite Auvers
1873
Daubigny captures the quiet magic of the Oise river with loose, shimmering brushstrokes that practically begged the Impressionists to take notice. Notice the lone figure in the small boat drifting near the dark, leafy bank, while a few ducks paddle peacefully across the glassy water reflecting the soft pink sky. This French master was a true pioneer of painting outdoors, famously creating many of his river scenes from a custom-built floating studio boat. It’s no wonder Monet and Pissarro considered him a hero; he was capturing fleeting light decades before they made it famous!
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