"Environs de Rolleboise, le repos sous les arbres" exemplifies Maximilien Luce's commitment to divisionist painting techniques, wherein small, distinct brushstrokes of unmixed color create luminous optical effects when perceived by the viewer. The composition depicts a tranquil rural scene near Rolleboise in the Seine valley, with figures resting beneath trees that frame the landscape in soft, naturalistic light. Executed in oil on canvas, the work demonstrates Luce's interest in capturing both the atmospheric qualities of the French countryside and the social leisure of working people, themes central to his artistic practice.