Artwork
Poultry among Trees
Poultry among Trees is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Poultry among Trees is a 1867 painting by Charles Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts chickens and other birds in a grassy, tree-surrounded area, shown in various poses, conveying a sense of serenity and freedom.
Technique & Style
Jacque's use of color and light creates warmth and tranquility, while loose, expressive brushstrokes add movement and energy to the scene.
Context
The work reflects Jacque's focus on agricultural subjects, characteristic of the Barbizon School's emphasis on naturalistic depictions of rural life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
