Jules Breton (1827-1906), known as one of the first ‘peasant painters’, created beautiful scenes of rural French life and was a highly popular figure among the Salon artists of his era. Taking his inspiration from his native Artois and from the landscapes of Brittany, where he stayed for long periods,
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Jules Breton : Painter of Peasant Life by Jules Breton ex library HB good Art
264pp with 158 colour plates. Discusses several of his most significant paintings not only to highlight his ability as a painter, but also his social concerns. Text in English. HB was with an exhibition of his work.