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
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
The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, "Exhibition of the George A. Lucas Art Collection", 1911.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974.
The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, "A Baltimorean in Paris: George A. Lucas, Art Agent 1860-1909", January 28-March 11, 1979.
Shepherd Gallery Associates, New York, NY, "Christian Imagery in French Nineteenth Century Art", May 20-July 26, 1980.
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, "Jules Breton and the French Rural Tradition", November 5, 1982-January 2, 1983; circulated to Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee, January 16-March 6, 1983; Sterling and Francine Clark Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 2-June 5, 1983.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection: Maryland's Treasure", circulated to Government House, Annapolis, January 6-April 21, 1997; Strathmore Hall, North Bethesda, September 4-November 1, 1997; Academy of the Arts, Easton, January 31-March 7, 1998; and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, July 26-September 27, 1998.
Sona K. Johnson, BMA, Baltimore, "Barbizon and Impressionist Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art", circulated by Brain Trust to Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, January 11-February 16, 2003; Sakura City Museum of Art, Chiba, February 27-March 30, 2003; Okazaki City Museum, April 5-May 18, 2003; Suntory Museum, Osaka, May 24-July 6, 2003; Miyazaki Prefectural Museum, July 12-August 17, 2003.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The Lucas Collection", June 27-Fall 1974.
The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, "A Baltimorean in Paris: George A. Lucas, Art Agent 1860-1909", January 28-March 11, 1979.
Shepherd Gallery Associates, New York, NY, "Christian Imagery in French Nineteenth Century Art", May 20-July 26, 1980.
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, "Jules Breton and the French Rural Tradition", November 5, 1982-January 2, 1983; circulated to Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee, January 16-March 6, 1983; Sterling and Francine Clark Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 2-June 5, 1983.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection: Maryland's Treasure", circulated to Government House, Annapolis, January 6-April 21, 1997; Strathmore Hall, North Bethesda, September 4-November 1, 1997; Academy of the Arts, Easton, January 31-March 7, 1998; and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, July 26-September 27, 1998.
Sona K. Johnson, BMA, Baltimore, "Barbizon and Impressionist Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art", circulated by Brain Trust to Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, January 11-February 16, 2003; Sakura City Museum of Art, Chiba, February 27-March 30, 2003; Okazaki City Museum, April 5-May 18, 2003; Suntory Museum, Osaka, May 24-July 6, 2003; Miyazaki Prefectural Museum, July 12-August 17, 2003.
"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.
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.
On View at the BMA
