Pasture in Normandy

Constant Troyon

Created:
Movement:
1852
Realism
key Notes:
Bucolic landscape, Realistic pastoralism
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Dimensions:
38.5 × 55 cm (15 1/8 × 25 5/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
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Pasture in Normandy by Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon (1810–1865) was a prominent French painter associated with the Barbizon School, known for his landscapes and animal paintings. Pasture in Normandy, created in 1852, exemplifies his adept use of oil on panel to capture the serene rural life of Normandy. This work reflects Troyon's transition from traditional landscape painting to a focus on pastoral scenes, highlighting his skill in depicting light and atmosphere. The painting contributes to the 19th-century movement that emphasized naturalism and the beauty of the French countryside. Troyon's influence is evident in the way he inspired subsequent artists to explore similar themes, thus playing a significant role in the development of landscape painting during this period. His works remain a testament to the Barbizon School's impact on the evolution of modern art.

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Pasture in Normandy by Constant Troyon

Created in 1852, "Pasture in Normandy" by Constant Troyon is an oil on panel painting that exemplifies the Barbizon school's focus on naturalistic landscapes. The artwork depicts a serene rural scene in Normandy, highlighting Troyon's skillful use of light and texture to capture the pastoral beauty of the French countryside.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Pasture in Normandy