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The Boat Trip:  The Lunch before Going Aboard at Asnières, by Charles François Daubigny, 1861

The Boat Trip: The Lunch before Going Aboard at Asnières

Charles François Daubigny

1861

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Boat Trip: The Lunch before Going Aboard at Asnières is a 1861 by Charles François Daubigny, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles François Daubigny
When & what style?
1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a group of men gathered around a table, enjoying a meal in an outdoor setting. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a body of water, with a few boats visible in the distance. The men are dressed in casual attire, and the atmosphere appears relaxed and convivial. The painting's use of light and color creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and energy. The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles François Daubigny
Artist

Charles François Daubigny

Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of impressionism.

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