Jules Dupré facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jules Dupré
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Self-portrait painted in 1853
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| Born | April 5, 1811 |
| Died | October 6, 1889 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Landscape paintings |
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Notable work
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Morning and Evening at the Louvre Crossing the Bridge in the Wallace Collection |
| Movement | Barbizon school |
Jules Louis Dupré (born April 5, 1811 – died October 6, 1889) was a famous French painter. He was a key member of the Barbizon school, a group of artists who loved to paint landscapes. While some painters focused on calm nature, Dupré was known for showing the powerful and dramatic side of nature in his art.
Early Life and Art Journey
Jules Dupré was born in Nantes, France. He first showed his paintings at an art show called the Salon in 1831. Just three years later, he won a special award there.
In 1834, Dupré visited England. He was very impressed by the English painter John Constable. Constable's work taught Dupré how to capture movement in nature. Areas around Southampton and Plymouth in England, with their wide views of water, sky, and land, gave him great chances to study stormy clouds and wind-blown trees.
Dupré received a high honor in France called the Légion d'honneur in 1848. This award is given for outstanding achievements. His daughter, Therese-Marthe-Francoise, also became a painter, following in her father's footsteps.
Dupré's Painting Style
Jules Dupré used rich and strong colors in his paintings. He often chose dramatic scenes like sunsets and stormy skies or seas as his subjects. His art often showed the wild and powerful feelings of nature.
Later in his life, Dupré changed his painting style. He started using broader brushstrokes and simpler color combinations. This made his paintings feel even grander. Among his most famous works are Morning and Evening at the Louvre museum. Another important early painting is Crossing the Bridge in the Wallace Collection.
Selected Paintings
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The Windmill (1850s)
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The Old Oak (1870) National Gallery of Art.
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Cows Crossing a Ford, an early work in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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On the Road (1856)
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See also
In Spanish: Jules Dupré para niños
