Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village

Georges Michel

Created:
Movement:
1843
Romanticism
key Notes:
Rural Tranquility, Atmospheric Sky
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Dimensions:
20 1/8 x 27 5/8 in. (51.1 x 70.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Georges Michel: "Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village" (1843)

Georges Michel (1763–1843) was a French landscape painter known for his evocative depictions of rural scenes, often characterized by dramatic skies and a sense of movement. "Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village," created in 1843, exemplifies Michel's mastery of oil on canvas to capture the essence of the French countryside. This work reflects the artist's influence on the Barbizon School, which emphasized naturalism and the beauty of rural landscapes. Michel's approach to landscape painting was ahead of his time, prefiguring the Impressionist movement with his focus on light and atmosphere. Despite his significant contributions, Michel remained relatively obscure during his lifetime, gaining recognition posthumously for his innovative techniques and emotive compositions. His works continue to be appreciated for their historical significance and their role in the evolution of landscape painting in the 19th century.

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Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village by Georges Michel

Created in 1843, Georges Michel's "Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Romantic style with its dramatic skies and emphasis on the natural landscape. The artwork captures a rural scene with a plowed field leading to a distant village, highlighting Michel's focus on the interplay between human activity and nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Landscape with a Plowed Field and a Village