The Banks of the River Cousin, near Avallon by Charles-François Daubigny. A group of pack animals travels along a rocky path bordering a tranquil river reflecting a cloudy sky and rolling hills.

The Banks of the River Cousin, near Avallon

Charles-François Daubigny

1848 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A moody 19th-century landscape capturing the serene light and dark reflections along the Cousin river.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with crisp neutral depth — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1848, this evocative landscape by Charles-François Daubigny captures the rugged beauty near Avallon. A central, dark tree anchors the composition, standing in stark contrast to the luminous sky and its reflection in the still waters of the river Cousin.