Charles François DaubignyFrench, 1817–1878River Scene with Ducks
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Where is “River Scene with Ducks” now? Collection: The National Gallery, London. Unknown.
London, United Kingdom
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
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- Accession number
- NG2622
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- Wikidata
- Image: The National Gallery — Charles-François Daubigny · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In the life of Charles François Daubigny
The whole lifeNovember 1857
First voyage of the studio boat “Botin”
In 1857 Daubigny bought a boat and fitted it out as a floating studio, making his first excursion in November. As “captain” of the Botin he painted along the Seine and the Oise, often around Auvers; the practice so inspired Claude Monet that he built a studio boat of his own.
1859
The Salon of 1859 wins Monet's admiration
Daubigny's paintings at the Paris Salon of 1859 delighted Claude Monet, who praised him as a fine fellow who works well and understands nature.
1860s
His technique influences the future Impressionists
Daubigny's impasto in the lights, translucent glazes in the shadows and small separate strokes, which earned him both praise and harsh criticism, influenced the future Impressionists in the 1860s. Like them, he cared little for crisp contours and favoured a broad manner.
1861
Gautier faults him for sketchiness
Reviewing the Paris Salon in 1861, Théophile Gautier ironically lamented that Daubigny was content with a first impression and neglected detail, so that his pictures were no more than sketches. The critic urged him to abandon this manner as soon as possible.
