Family reunion in Bourron-Marlotte (Théodore de Banville in the forest of Fontainebleau) 1857

"Family Reunion in Bourron-Marlotte (Théodore de Banville in the Forest of Fontainebleau)" is a painting by Jules Breton, created in 1857 and currently located at the Petit Palais in Paris. The artwork depicts a family picnic in a woodland setting, likely in the Fontainebleau forest, a popular destination for artists at the time. The relaxed posture of the figures and the peaceful natural setting suggest a moment of leisure and intimacy. The painting is a good example of Breton’s early style, which often featured rustic scenes and rural life.