The Towpath
1864 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil on canvas painting depicting a river scene with a towpath, a rider, and a line of trees under a cloudy sky. The work reflects the artist's focus on atmosphere and light, characteristic of his transitional role between the Barbizon school and Impressionism.
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Johan Jongkind was a pivotal figure in the development of Impressionism and was a significant influence on Claude Monet. Monet famously referred to Jongkind as his 'true master,' noting that it was the older artist who taught him to see the light and atmosphere in the Dutch and French landscapes he painted.
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The Towpath
Johan Jongkind, 1864
