Artwork
At Pasture
At Pasture is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jules Dupré. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
About this work
Overview
At Pasture is a painting by Jules Dupré, a prominent artist associated with the Barbizon school, created around 1860 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene with cattle grazing in a lush field, conveying a sense of tranquility and inviting the viewer into a peaceful world.
Technique & Style
Dupré skillfully captured the texture of the cattle's fur and the play of light on their bodies, utilizing techniques characteristic of the Barbizon movement's emphasis on naturalistic landscape painting.
History & Provenance
At Pasture is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jules Louis Dupré (French pronunciation: ; April 5, 1811 – October 6, 1889) was a French painter, one of the chief members of the Barbizon school of landscape painters.
