Kokoelma: Jules-Adolphe Breton

Jules-Adolphe Breton (1827–1906) was a French painter known for his evocative depictions of rural life and landscapes during the 19th century. As a key figure in the French Realist movement, Breton's works often focus on the harmony between humanity and nature, capturing moments of everyday life in idyllic rural settings. His most famous work, The Song of the Lark, portrays a young woman in the fields at dawn, symbolizing both the beauty and the hard work of rural existence. Breton’s mastery of light, color, and composition conveys deep emotional resonance, making his paintings timeless representations of agrarian life. His influence on the Realist movement and later Impressionism remains significant in the development of French art.