With great compassion, French artist Jules Breton (1827 – 1906) painted idealized images of peasant life. Breton believed that art should express the beautiful, and depicted peasants and their lives in simple yet stunning works. After his father died, Breton endured financial struggles that increased his empathy for peasants, which was reflected in his work. The artist often used his work to express his opinions about the social and economic issues of Paris’ lower classes. Breton regularly exhibited at the acclaimed Salon in Paris, and wrote two autobiographies.
This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.