Works inspired by Brittany

The arrival of the stagecoach at Quimper Corentin under Le Directoire

Jules-Achille Noël (1820-1889)

1873

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Jules-Achille Noël (1810-1881) L’Arrivée de la Diligence à Quimper-Corentin, 1873 - Huile sur toile, 100 x 130 cm - Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper © Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper

Oil on canvas

2005-12-1

Acquired in a private sale in 2005 with the help of the Association of Friends of the Museum, the region of Brittany and the French state (FRAM)

H. 102 cm ; L. 130,5 cm

The painter combines real elements and whimsical details with extraordinary brilliance.  The asymmetry of the composition, the desire for disorder and accumulation, and a lively touch contribute to the animation of this scene.  This was possibly a representation of the return of Jules Noël’s family to Quimper in 1814.  He is represented as a child, then aged three and a half, seen next to his parents. 

Works inspired by Brittany

The arrival of the stagecoach at Quimper Corentin under Le Directoire

Jules-Achille Noël (1820-1889)

1873

Enlarge picture jpg 141Ko (See the caption hereafter) (modal window)
Jules-Achille Noël (1810-1881) L’Arrivée de la Diligence à Quimper-Corentin, 1873 - Huile sur toile, 100 x 130 cm - Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper © Musée des beaux-arts de Quimper

Oil on canvas

2005-12-1

Acquired in a private sale in 2005 with the help of the Association of Friends of the Museum, the region of Brittany and the French state (FRAM)

H. 102 cm ; L. 130,5 cm

The painter combines real elements and whimsical details with extraordinary brilliance.  The asymmetry of the composition, the desire for disorder and accumulation, and a lively touch contribute to the animation of this scene.  This was possibly a representation of the return of Jules Noël’s family to Quimper in 1814.  He is represented as a child, then aged three and a half, seen next to his parents. 

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