Late 19th Century

I have a special fondness for the Impressionists because it was during French class in junior high school that I was first officially introduced to art via the French Impressionists. The paintings I loved the most were paintings that remain some of my favorites.

19th Century

My favorite paintings from this chapter are the landscapes by Friedrich and Daubigny. I like the mysterious quality of Friedrich and the impressionistic quality of Daubigny.

I especially like the small red flag around the vanishing point in Daubigny's Les Peniches. It's a very subtle spot of bright color in an otherwise subdued painting.

In Friedrich's Nebel, I love how the ship can just barely be made out and the row boat is only slightly more visible. I can't figure out what the object in the foreground is next to the big rocks. Does anyone know?