Charles-Francois Daubigny
1817–1878 · French · 30 artworks
RealismBarbizon Schoolen plein air paintingatmospheric perspectivesimplified compositionsloose brushworkuse of tonal values
artist bio
Charles-François Daubigny was a pivotal figure in the development of French landscape painting, bridging the gap between the Barbizon School and Impressionism. His dedication to painting en plein air and capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere profoundly influenced later generations of artists.
what you'll learn
Studying Daubigny's work allows students to understand the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing natural light and atmosphere. Students can learn to simplify compositions and use loose brushwork to convey a sense of immediacy and naturalism.
related: Theodore Rousseau, Claude Monet
30 artworks
The Virgin Islands In Bezons
1855
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French Coastal Scene
1868
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The Orchard at Sunset
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Untitled
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The Park at St. Cloud
1865
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Cows on the Banks of the Seine, at Conflans
1876
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River landscape with barge moored
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The Port of Dieppe
1877
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Apple Trees in Blossom
1862
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Landscape near Villerville
1873
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The Banks of the River
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Washerwomen on the Riverbank
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Bords de reviere Sun
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An Apple Orchard
1878
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Fields in the Month of June
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Castle Gaillard in Andelys (Eure)
1877
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The Harvest
1851
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French River Scene
1871
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Sand Quarries near Valmondois
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Summer Morning on the Oise
1869
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The Crossroads at the Eagle Nest, Forest of Fontainebleau
1844
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Cattle on the Bank of the River
1872
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The Hamlet of Optevoz, in the morning
1852
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The River Meuse at Dordrecht
1872
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Boat on a Pond
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Fishing Port
1874
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Riverbank in Moonlight
1875
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The Water's Edge
1856
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Sluice in the Optevoz Valley
1854
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The Village, Auvers sur Oise
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