Who painted Barks Fleeing Before the Storm?

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm was painted by Jules Dupré in 1872.

Where can I see Barks Fleeing Before the Storm?

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Barks Fleeing Before the Storm?

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm is associated with Barbizon school.

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Museum-quality prints of Barks Fleeing Before the Storm are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm

Jules Dupré , 1872

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jules Dupré. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 889
Credit line: Henry Field Memorial Collection

About this work

Overview

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm, an 1872 oil on canvas painting by Jules Dupré, exemplifies the Barbizon school’s emphasis on naturalistic rural landscapes. The dramatic scene captures a moment of urgency as a herd of cows flees across a flat, open field with a storm approaching.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a herd of cows rushing away from an impending storm, with dark clouds looming behind. The sense of urgency may reflect the turmoil of the time, as the work was created during a period of war in France.

Technique & Style

Dupré’s characteristic rough, thick brushwork is evident in the painting, contributing to the dynamic and turbulent atmosphere of the stormy scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872, the painting is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection.

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm, Jules Dupré

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Artist

Jules Dupré

Jules Louis Dupré (French pronunciation:; April 5, 1811 – October 6, 1889) was a French painter, one of the chief members of the Barbizon school of landscape painters.