Henry Herbert La Thangue
1859–1929 · British · 30 artworks
ImpressionismNaturalismplein air paintingbroken colornaturalistic depiction of rural lifedepiction of light and atmospheresocial realism
artist bio
Henry Herbert La Thangue was a British Impressionist painter known for his rural scenes and depictions of peasant life. He brought a social realist sensibility to Impressionism, often focusing on the dignity and hardship of agricultural workers.
what you'll learn
Studying La Thangue's work allows students to understand how Impressionist techniques can be used to depict everyday life and social themes. Students can learn about capturing natural light and portraying rural environments.
related: Jules Bastien-Lepage
30 artworks
R. H. La Thangue (Portrait of the Artist's Father)
1882
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A Provençal Fountain
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Ancient Provençal Road
1920
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John Maddocks
1903
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Selling Chickens in Liguria
1906
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A Ligurian Bay
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The Mulberry Tree
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A Ligurian Shepherdess
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The Aqueduct
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A Provençal Stream
1903
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The Young Farmhand
1885
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An Old Italian Garden
1927
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Gathering Plums
1901
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Some Poor People
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Violets for Perfume
1913
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The Festa
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Packing Cherries in Provence, France
1923
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Goats at a Fountain
1926
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The Harvesters' Supper
1903
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Gathering Oranges
1929
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On the Ramparts
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A Hillside Village in Provence, France
1914
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Portrait of the Artist's Wife
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Packing Stocks
1920
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At the Well
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A Provençal Castle
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A Ligurian Flower Girl
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Nightfall (The Gleaners)
1895
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Trellised Vines
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Gathering Bracken
1899
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