Artwork
Bretonne au Champ de Blé (Breton Woman in Meadow)
Bretonne au Champ de Blé (Breton Woman in Meadow) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Sérusier. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bretonne au Champ de Blé (Breton Woman in Meadow) is an 1896 oil painting by Paul Sérusier, housed at the Ashmolean Museum. The work depicts a solitary Breton woman standing in a vibrant meadow, immersed in a lush natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman in traditional Breton attire, has her back turned to the viewer, contemplating the landscape. This pose may suggest contemplation or a connection with nature, though specific narrative intentions are not explicitly conveyed.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits bold, expressive brushstrokes, imbuing the scene with energy. A diverse color palette ranges from deep greens and warm yellows to cool blues, capturing the natural world's vitality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, the painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection. Detailed provenance prior to its acquisition is not provided in the available information.
Context
Bretonne au Champ de Blé reflects Sérusier's interest in depicting everyday life and the natural beauty of Brittany, a region frequently visited by late 19th-century artists seeking inspiration.
Legacy
While specific influences or notable exhibitions of this piece are not detailed, it contributes to the broader understanding of Sérusier's oeuvre and early 20th-century French painting practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Sérusier was a French painter who was a pioneer of abstract art and an inspiration for the avant-garde Nabis movement, Synthetism and Cloisonnism.
