Artwork
Fin de Belle Journée
Fin de Belle Journée is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist Léon Augustin Lhermitte. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Fin de Belle Journée is a 1921 oil painting by Léon Augustin Lhermitte, a French artist associated with the naturalist movement. The work is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil riverside scene, where a man fishes while two women stand behind him, gazing out at the water. A small village is visible in the background, set against trees and hills. The serene atmosphere evokes a sense of calm and invites the viewer into the peaceful world of the painting.
Technique & Style
Lhermitte's naturalist style is characterized by a realistic representation of everyday life, often focusing on rural labor and peasant communities. Fin de Belle Journée exemplifies this approach, using soft colors and gentle depiction of figures to create a soothing effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1921, Fin de Belle Journée is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland, where it remains part of the collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léon Augustin Lhermitte (French pronunciation:; 31 July 1844 – 28 July 1925) was a French naturalist painter and etcher whose primary subject matter was rural scenes depicting peasants at work.
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Still Waters: A Lady Fishing and Her Companion Reclining beside Her
A Country Scene with Pond
Quai au Sable, Chartèves
The Fishing River
The Departure of the Boatman
The Banks of the Seine
Cottage by the River with Washerwomen
Cattle on a Riverbank
Mayfield Convent