Jules Breton
Study for “The Communicants”
1882
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Jules Breton
Study for “The Communicants”
1882
Physical Qualities
Oil on canvas, Unframed: 17 3/8 × 11 1/8 in. (44.1 × 28.3 cm.)
Framed: 22 5/8 × 16 1/2 × 2 3/4 in. (57.5 × 41.9 × 7 cm.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.45.46
Publication References
"Exhibition of the George A. Lucas Art Collection," Baltimore: The Maryland Institute, 1911, cat. #110.
"The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute," Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1965, cat. #46.
"The Lucas Collection," Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1974, cat. #46.
Sona K. Johnson et al, "Barbizon and Impressionist Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art," Tokyo: "Barbizon and Impressionist Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art" catalogue committee, 2003, no. 79, p. 110, ill.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Barbizon and Impressionist Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art
Meleko Mokgosi: Acts of Resistance
Jacobs Wing Rotations 2024
A Century of Baltimore Collecting 1840-1940
Jacobs Wing Rotations 2025
Inscribed: FACE: BR, 'J. Breton'. VERSO, PAINTING: UC, (label, partially visible) 'Nom/No 155 (or 158?)'. VERSO, BACKING: UL, (label), 'Josyln Art Museum/2200 Dodge Street/Omaha, Nebraska 68102/402-342-3300/JULES BRETON AND THE FRENCH RURAL TRADITION/October 1982 - June 1983/Jules Breton/Study for the Communicants, 1883/The George A. Lucas Collection of The Maryland Institute/College of Art on indefinite loan to the Baltimore Museum of Art (L.34.48.('82' crossed out) (handwritten in pencil) 110/Crate B8' UL, below previous label, 'Sterling and Francine Clark/Art Institute 47/ Temp Reg. No/ 164/83'; UR, BMA label.