Study of Tree Trunks (1833)

Théodore Rousseau: Study of Tree Trunks

Study of Rocks and Trees (1829)

Théodore Rousseau: Study of Rocks and Trees

Rocks allowed artists to play with shape, texture, light and shadow, and soon mountains became dominant figures in these paintings. Théodore Rousseau’s Study of Rocks and Trees demonstrates the finesse of crafting rock texture, especially when contrasted against the softness of the moss and the fluidity of the trees. [Bringing Landscape to Life]