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"Harvest"

Charles François Daubigny (i) - Oil (i) - 196 x 135 cm - 1851 - (Musée d'Orsay (Paris, France)) (i)

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

To learn more about Harvest, visit its page on our website: Charles François Daubigny's Harvest. You can also read more about the artist and his other works on our website.

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