Head of a woman
Realism
1857
29.0 x 24.0 cm
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
jules adolphe aimé louis breton (1827 – 1906)
Jules Breton (1827-1906) was a leading 19th-century French Realist painter celebrated for his idyllic depictions of rural life and peasant scenes. Explore his poetic works capturing the beauty & dignity of the French countryside.
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille (Lille, France)
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About this artwork
- Title: Head of a woman
- Artist: jules adolphe aimé louis breton
- Year: 1857
- Original dimensions: 29.0 x 24.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
- Movement: Realism
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso