Clair de lune à Overschie by Johan Jongkind. A moonlit landscape showing a tall church spire silhouetted against a luminous night sky, reflected in the still waters of a canal with boats.

Clair de lune à Overschie

Johan Jongkind

1855 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative mid-19th-century nocturne capturing the luminous reflection of the full moon over a Dutch canal.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with a calm mood with crisp neutral depth — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft sage, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1855, this atmospheric oil painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind depicts the village of Overschie near Rotterdam under the glow of a full moon. A key precursor to Impressionism, Jongkind skillfully balances the deep shadows of the shoreline with the shimmering light reflected on the water's surface, creating a scene of profound tranquility and mystery.

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