
Constant Alexandre Famin
1827-1888
Portrait of a Painter in the Forest of Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau, ca. 1862
12 1/8 x 9 1/4 inches
Albumen print mounted to board.
Gift of Karen B. Cohen.
2022.274
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Reflected in the pond is an artist with a portable setup, which includes a parasol to shield him and his work surface from the sunʼs harshest glares. As in many artistsʼ views of the forest, a companion is seen nearby, here lounging beneath a bare tree. Artists often ventured into the woods together, and many whose works are exhibited in this gallery forged strong friendships with each other on these excursions.
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Karen B. Cohen.
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