Artwork
Pastures of Limousin (Pacages du Limousin)
Pastures of Limousin (Pacages du Limousin) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jules Dupré. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pastures of Limousin is a lithograph created by Jules Dupré in 1835.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a central tree in a grassy field with cows, trees on the horizon, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of quiet openness.
Technique & Style
Dupré employed a rough, sketchy style to capture light and shadow, characteristic of his approach to lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for expressive renderings.
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