Jules Dupre
1811–1889 · French · 24 artworks
RealismBarbizon SchoolImpressionismImpastoDramatic skiesExpressive brushworkAtmospheric perspectiveUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Jules Dupré was a French painter, one of the main members of the Barbizon school of landscape painters. He is known for his dramatic skies and seascapes, bridging the gap between Realism and Impressionism with his expressive brushwork and attention to light.
what you'll learn
Studying Dupré's work allows students to understand the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing atmospheric effects and emotional responses to nature. Students can learn about color theory, brushwork, and composition in landscape painting.
related: Theodore Rousseau, Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet
24 artworks
Untitled (Landscape)
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The River
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Portrait of Jean-Victor Schnetz
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Barbizon Landscape
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Return of the fisherman
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Small Floodplain
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Fontainebleau Oaks
1840
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The Windmill
1859
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Landscape with Cows
1870
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Sunset on the Coast
1870
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Autumn Landscape
1850
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Village Landscape
1844
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Calm before the storm
1870
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View of the Pastures of the Limousin
1835
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Village Scene, Sunset
1870
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Landscape
1870
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Landscape with Cattle at Limousin
1837
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Shipping in a breeze
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Marine Landscape (The Cape and Dunes of Saint-Quentin)
1870
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Forest Landscape
1842
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Choppy Sea
1870
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A Bright Day
1840
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The Old Oak
1870
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Landscape with Oaktree
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