Portrait of a Painter in the Forest of Fontainebleau

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.