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Forest Of Fontainebleau Collection

The Forest of Fontainebleau is a magical place where ancient trees whisper secrets of centuries past

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Lion at Rest, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Lion at Rest, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Lion at Rest, c1850s-1860s

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Walking Bear, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Walking Bear, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Walking Bear, c1850s-1860s. A North American brown bear walks through a landscape dotted with large boulders and stubby pine trees characteristic of those found in the Forest of Fontainebleau

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Elephant Asleep, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Elephant Asleep, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Elephant Asleep, c1850s-1860s. An Asian elephant, perhaps the one that arrived at the Jardin des Plantes in 1843, lies asleep in a small clearing in the Forest of Fontainebleau

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Python Crushing a Gnu, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Python Crushing a Gnu, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Python Crushing a Gnu, c1850s-1860s. The setting is the Forest of Fontainebleau during daylight

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Stag and Doe, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Stag and Doe, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Stag and Doe, c1850s-1860s. A stag and a doe stand at the alert in a rocky area of the Fontainebleau forest

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Two Fallow Deer, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Two Fallow Deer, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Two Fallow Deer, c1850s-1860s; roaming across a rock-strewn plateau within the Forest of Fontainebleau

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Tiger Rolling, c1850-1869. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye

Tiger Rolling, c1850-1869. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Tiger Rolling, c1850-1869. In this amusing scene, the tiger rolls on the ground, rubbing its back in a manner similar to that of domestic cats

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Rocky landscape with trees, 1869. Creator: Johannes Gysbert Vogel

Rocky landscape with trees, 1869. Creator: Johannes Gysbert Vogel
Rocky landscape with trees, 1869. Fontainebleau. 69 / Gorge Aux Loups

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: The Forest of Fontainebleau, 1871. Creator: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena

The Forest of Fontainebleau, 1871. Creator: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena
The Forest of Fontainebleau, 1871

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Sunset from the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1848. Creator: Theodore Rousseau

Sunset from the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1848. Creator: Theodore Rousseau
Sunset from the Forest of Fontainebleau, 1848

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: The Carrefour de l'Aiguille in the Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1770

The Carrefour de l'Aiguille in the Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1770. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Carrefour de l'Aiguille in the Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1770

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Clairière en forêt, Fontainebleau, c.1866. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Clairière en forêt, Fontainebleau, c.1866. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies
Clairiere en foret, Fontainebleau, c.1866. Clearing in the forest of Fontainebleau

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Killing Vipers in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)

Killing Vipers in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
1622798 Killing Vipers in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing Vipers in the Forest of Fontainebleau)

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: An Artists Colony, Barbizon, Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)

An Artists Colony, Barbizon, Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
1049316 An Artists Colony, Barbizon, Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Colony, Barbizon, Forest of Fontainebleau)

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Great Fire in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)

Great Fire in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
2772251 Great Fire in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by Smeeton, Burn (Cosson) (fl.1840-60); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire in the Forest of Fontainebleau)

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: The Imperial Hunt in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)

The Imperial Hunt in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
1608434 The Imperial Hunt in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Hunt in the Forest of Fontainebleau)

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Stag Hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)

Stag Hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
1616612 Stag Hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag Hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau)

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: In the Forest, 1874 (oil on wood)

In the Forest, 1874 (oil on wood)
3526180 In the Forest, 1874 (oil on wood) by Diaz de la Pena, Narcisse Virgile (1807-76); 79.38x105.41 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: The Emperor Napoleon III and the Prince of Orange shooting in the Forest of Fontainebleau

The Emperor Napoleon III and the Prince of Orange shooting in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving)
1098662 The Emperor Napoleon III and the Prince of Orange shooting in the Forest of Fontainebleau (engraving) by English School

Background imageForest Of Fontainebleau Collection: Forest of Fontainebleau, 1834 (oil on canvas)

Forest of Fontainebleau, 1834 (oil on canvas)
XOS779038 Forest of Fontainebleau, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 175.6x242.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC


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The Forest of Fontainebleau is a magical place where ancient trees whisper secrets of centuries past. This sprawling woodland, located just outside Paris, has inspired artists and writers for generations with its rugged beauty and wild landscapes. From towering oak trees to hidden caves and crystal-clear streams, the forest offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. As you wander through the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy above, you may stumble upon crumbling ruins of old castles or stumble upon a majestic deer grazing in a sunlit clearing. The air is filled with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, while birdsong fills your ears with sweet melodies. In every season, the Forest of Fontainebleau reveals new wonders - from vibrant autumn foliage to delicate spring blossoms. Hiking trails wind their way through dense undergrowth and rocky outcrops, leading you deeper into this enchanting wilderness. Whether you come seeking solitude or inspiration, the Forest of Fontainebleau will captivate your senses and leave you longing to return again and again, and is a place where nature reigns supreme, offering solace to weary souls and stirring creativity in those who are willing to listen.