Picquigny
1899
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
28 3/4 × 36 1/4 in. (73 × 92 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Christen Sveaas, 2021
Accession Number
2021.159
Tags
Art Historical Context
Frits Thaulow's *Picquigny* (1899), an oil on canvas measuring 28¾ × 36¼ inches, captures the serene beauty of the French village of Picquigny the Somme River. A leading Norwegian Impressionist and Naturalist, Thaulow was renowned for his atmospheric landscapes, often painted en plein air to seize fleeting light and weather effects. Here, the tags of "Rivers" and "Villages" a quintessential scene of shimmering water, quaint architecture, and lush surroundings, reflecting his fascination with the interplay of natural elements. Thaulow's technique shines in his loose, vibrant brushstrokes, whic...