Artist: Charles François Daubigny
Topic: Fields Harvesting
Date: 1851
Size: 196 x 135 cm
Museum: Musée d'Orsay (Paris, France)
Technique: Oil
About the Artist
Charles François Daubigny(1817-1878) was a French artist and an important precursor of Impressionism. He was born in Paris into a family of painters and received his artistic training from his father and uncle. Daubigny is best known for his landscapes, which he painted en plein air, capturing the fleeting reality of nature.
The Painting
Harvest (1851) is an oil on canvas painting by Daubigny, housed at Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The painting depicts a summer day in the countryside, with men harvesting bent over in blue squares that resemble a chessboard. Despite its large dimensions, Daubigny tried to capture the fleeting reality of the moment.
Size and Media
The painting measures 196 x 135 cm and is created using oil as the medium.
Location
Harvest can be found at Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France.
Description
The painting shows a picturesque scene of men harvesting in a field with golden blaze. The activities are grouped around the blaze, creating a focal point for the viewer. The use of blue squares throughout the painting creates a sense of unity and order, while the golden blaze adds warmth and life to the scene.
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More Information About the Painting
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Related Paintings
If you enjoy Harvest, be sure to check out these other paintings by French artists:
- View of Florence from San Miniato by Thomas Cole (1837)
- Among the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California by Albert Bierstadt (1868)
- The Apparition by Gustave Moreau (1874-1876)
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