Jules Dupre (1811-1889) French, Oil on Canvas Barbizon School Landscape. Barbizon oil landscape depicts a dramatic, low-lit horizon under a heavy, cloud-filled sky, with dark, textured trees framing the left side of a sprawling, hazy field.

Overall Size: 23 x 27 in.
Sight Size: 17 1/2 21 1/2 in.

Jules Dupré (April 5, 1811 – October 6, 1889) was a French painter associated with the Barbizon School, known for his expressive and atmospheric landscape paintings that emphasized the power and mood of nature. Born in Nantes, Dupré developed a deep appreciation for natural scenery and became particularly skilled at depicting dramatic skies, wind-swept trees, and rural environments. His work was influenced by his travels to England, where he admired the art of John Constable, and he later formed a close friendship with fellow artist Théodore Rousseau. Dupré’s paintings played a significant role in shifting French landscape art toward greater realism and emotional depth, helping pave the way for later movements such as Impressionism.

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