One of the most remarkable works in the 19th Century European Paintings section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is Jules Bastien-Lepage’s 1879 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc). Although displayed in a long hall featuring a number of other paintings, reliefs, and sculptures, it draws a certain amount of attention because of its superior size. (100 x 110 inches) Yet despite its large scale, it does seem slightly crammed in with the great amount of other …showed first 75 words of 1344 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1344 total…is a theme more common in the works by the likes of Bonheur and Millet. The tranquil setting and warm color scheme, in addition to the depiction of a French peasant woman, are in fact very reminiscent of Millet’s The Gleaners. That is in contrast to the often upper-middle class scenes that are usual in the Impressionists era. It is this unique combination of styles and themes that ultimately makes this painting so effective.