Jules Breton Collection

The Tired Gleaner, 1880. Creator: Jules Breton (French, 1827-1906)
The Tired Gleaner, 1880. Gleaning--or picking up what little grain remains after a wheat field has been harvested--was usually the job of the poor, especially women and children

L'homme à la pipe, 1860. Creator: Jules Breton
L'homme a la pipe, 1860. Man with pipe

L'arc-en-ciel à Courrières, 1855. Creator: Jules Breton
L'arc-en-ciel a Courrieres, 1855. Rainbow at Courrieres. In the foreground, three peasant women are gleaning in a field

Les communiantes à Courrières, c.1855. Creator: Jules Breton
Les communiantes a Courrieres, c.1855. Young girls taking their first communion at Courrieres

Tête de jeune Bretonne, étude pour le Pardon, 1868. Creator: Jules Breton
Tete de jeune Bretonne, etude pour le Pardon, 1868. Head of young Bretonne woman, study for The Pardon

Tête de Breton, étude pour le Pardon, 1868. Creator: Jules Breton
Tete de Breton, etude pour le Pardon, 1868. Head of Breton man, study for The Pardon

Réunion de famille à Bourron-Marlotte (Théodore de Banville dans la forêt de Fontainebleau), 1857
Reunion de famille a Bourron-Marlotte (Theodore de Banville dans la foret de Fontainebleau), 1857. Family group sitting at the foot of a large tree in the Fontainebleau forest in Bourron-Marlotte

Fileuse sur les rochers à Douarnenez, c.1870. Creator: Jules Breton
Fileuse sur les rochers a Douarnenez, c.1870. Woman spinning near Finistere in Brittany. A young peasant woman seen from back sitting on the rocks looks far left towards the ocean

La foudre, c.1865. Creator: Jules Breton
La foudre, c.1865. Lightning. Peasants sheltering under trees during a thunderstorm - a branch has just been broken by a bolt of lightning. A standing woman holds her young child in her arms

Femme à l'ombrelle, baie de Douarnenez, between 1870 and 1875. Creator: Jules Breton
Femme a l'ombrelle, baie de Douarnenez, between 1870 and 1875. Woman with parasol near Finistere in Brittany

The Song of the Lark, 1884. Creator: Jules Breton
The Song of the Lark, 1884

The Woman with the Parasol; Bay of Douarnenez, 1871 (oil on canvas)
989900 The Woman with the Parasol; Bay of Douarnenez, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 65x91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

portrait of Jules Breton (1827-1906) (b / w photo)
5669668 portrait of Jules Breton (1827-1906) (b/w photo) by Mulnier, Ferdinand (1826-86); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright

Jules Breton, Artiste-Peintre (coloured photo)
975016 Jules Breton, Artiste-Peintre (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Breton, Artiste-Peintre)

Dawn labour, 1900 (oil on canvas)
989605 Dawn labour, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 58.8x81.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dawn labour; Ardeurs du crepuscule. Jules Breton (1827-1906). Oil on canvas

The Haymakers at Rest; le Repos de Faneuses, 1873 (oil on canvas)
827006 The Haymakers at Rest; le Repos de Faneuses, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 87x135.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haymakers at Rest; le Repos de Faneuses)

The Little Seamstress, 1858 (oil on canvas)
989336 The Little Seamstress, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 55.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Seamstress; La Petite Couteriere. Jules Breton (1827-1906)

The Harvester, 1892 (oil on canvas)
827261 The Harvester, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 50.2 x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvester. Jules Breton (1827-1906). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1892

Looking out to Sea, (oil on canvas)
989769 Looking out to Sea, (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 82.5x118.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking out to Sea. Jules Breton (1827-1906). Oil on canvas

Scene at the Opening of the Annual Exhibition of Fine Arts in the Salon of the Palais de l Industrie, Champs Elysees
1627211 Scene at the Opening of the Annual Exhibition of Fine Arts in the Salon of the Palais de l Industrie, Champs Elysees, Paris (engraving) by English School

Jules Breton (1827) (b / w photo)
5220008 Jules Breton (1827) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Breton (1827)

The Colza (Harvesting Rapeseed), 1860. Creator: Jules Breton
The Colza (Harvesting Rapeseed), 1860

A Peasant Girl Knitting, ca. 1870. Creator: Jules Breton
A Peasant Girl Knitting, ca. 1870. Rural life observed in the village of Courrieres

The Weeders, 1868. Creator: Jules Breton
The Weeders, 1868

Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Creator: Jules Breton
Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Measuring the height of children in ragged garments in barefeet by Jules Breton (1827-1906). From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J

The Communicant, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

Tired Gleaner 1880 Jules Breton French 1827-1906
The Tired Gleaner, 1880. Jules Breton (French, 1827-1906). Oil on fabric; unframed: 94 x 63.8 cm (37 x 25 1/8 in.)

Un Grand Pardon Breton Jules Breton Goupil & Cie
Un Grand Pardon Breton by Jules Breton; Goupil & Cie. (French, active 1839 - 1860s); 1862 -1865; Albumen silver print

Peasant Girl Knitting ca 1870 Oil canvas 22 5 / 8 x 18 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Weeders 1868 Oil canvas 28 1 / 8 x 50 1 / 4 71. 4 127. 6 cm
Artokoloro

Laundresses in Brittany, Jules Breton
Illustration of a Laundresses in Brittany, Jules Breton

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Jules Breton: Capturing the Beauty of Everyday Life Step into the world of Jules Breton, a renowned French artist whose works continue to captivate audiences even today. With his keen eye for detail and ability to evoke emotion through his brushstrokes, Breton's art transports us to a simpler time, where rural life and its inhabitants take center stage. In "The Tired Gleaner" (1880), we witness the weariness etched on the face of a hardworking woman as she gathers what little remains in the fields. Breton's attention to light and shadow adds depth to this poignant scene, reminding us of the struggles faced by those who relied on their labor for survival. "The Song of the Lark" (1884) showcases another facet of Breton's talent - capturing nature's harmony with humanity. A young girl stands amidst golden wheat fields, her voice blending seamlessly with that of a lark soaring above. This painting serves as an ode to both music and nature, celebrating their ability to uplift spirits in times of hardship. Breton also had a knack for portraying everyday moments infused with beauty. In "The Woman with the Parasol; Bay Douarnenez" (1871), he captures a serene coastal scene bathed in warm sunlight. The gentle sway of waves against rocks harmonizes perfectly with the woman's graceful presence, creating an atmosphere that is both tranquil and inviting. Through portraits such as his own self-portrait or "The Little Seamstress" (1858), we catch glimpses into not only individual lives but also broader social contexts. These intimate portrayals allow us to connect deeply with each subject’s unique story while shedding light on societal norms prevalent during that era.