Artwork
Woman in Breton Costume Seated in a Meadow
Woman in Breton Costume Seated in a Meadow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Woman in Breton Costume Seated in a Meadow is a 1894 oil painting by Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, a French artist associated with the naturalist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in traditional Breton attire sitting in a meadow, holding a folded cloth. Her serious expression and still pose convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work exhibits post-impressionist influences, characterized by thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly evident in the woman's dark dress. The background features soft, blurry greens and yellows, evoking a sense of grass and sky.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (7 January 1852 – 3 July 1929) was a French painter, one of the leading members of the naturalist school.
