Théodore Rousseau

Théodore Rousseau was a French painter (1812–1867) known for his detailed and realistic landscape artworks. He was a leading figure in the Barbizon School, a group of artists who focused on painting nature directly from life, often outdoors. Rousseau's work emphasizes natural scenes like forests, fields, and rural life, capturing their true essence with careful composition and attention to detail. His paintings helped shift art away from idealized depictions toward a more genuine appreciation of nature, influencing future landscape artists and contributing to the development of modern landscape painting.