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Basse Cour Collection

Basse cour, a French term meaning "farmyard," is a place where the hustle and bustle of farm life can be seen and heard

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Farmer looking regretful after killing a swan (chromolitho)

Farmer looking regretful after killing a swan (chromolitho)
6030640 Farmer looking regretful after killing a swan (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: 8626033

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Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Child with rooster (bronze)

Child with rooster (bronze)
8702224 Child with rooster (bronze) by Cecioni, Adriano (1838-86); 42x16.5 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture by Adriano Cecioni (1836-1886) Original title

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Chickens and Goats Feeding in a Farmyard, 1944 (oil on canvas)

Chickens and Goats Feeding in a Farmyard, 1944 (oil on canvas)
6201904 Chickens and Goats Feeding in a Farmyard, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); Private Collection

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: The Chantecler of the North (colour litho)

The Chantecler of the North (colour litho)
8656275 The Chantecler of the North (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chantecler of the North. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Oh you chicken (colour litho)

Oh you chicken (colour litho)
8635526 Oh you chicken (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh you chicken. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Portrait of a french forger Emmanuel Jean de la coste condemned to pillory, 1760 (engraving)

Portrait of a french forger Emmanuel Jean de la coste condemned to pillory, 1760 (engraving)
ELD4923868 Portrait of a french forger Emmanuel Jean de la coste condemned to pillory, 1760 (engraving); (add.info.: In 1760)

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Edmond Rostand, 1909 (illustration)

Edmond Rostand, 1909 (illustration)
2248484 Edmond Rostand, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: Litterature. Illustration in: JeSais Tout (magazine), France, 10/1909. Coll. Part. Literature

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Roller, Roofing, Rooster, Rowing, Rubbers, Rudder, Ruin, Ruler, Running, Saber, Sable

Roller, Roofing, Rooster, Rowing, Rubbers, Rudder, Ruin, Ruler, Running, Saber, Sable, Saddle (engraving)
8650075 Roller, Roofing, Rooster, Rowing, Rubbers, Rudder, Ruin, Ruler, Running, Saber, Sable, Saddle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roller)

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas)

A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas)
XOS5880800 A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 164.5x193 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas)

The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871933 The Swing, c.1723-27 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 157x96 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Nicolas Lancret Typically found in fashionable)

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Basse-cour; Poulty-yard; Huhnerhof (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Basse-cour; Poulty-yard; Huhnerhof (engraving)
7194859 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Basse-cour; Poulty-yard; Huhnerhof (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basse-cour; Poulty-yard; Huhnerhof)

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: Mr Vandercolmes farm at Armbouts-Cappel (Nord) before the improvement of the manure

Mr Vandercolmes farm at Armbouts-Cappel (Nord) before the improvement of the manure
CHT216793 Mr Vandercolmes farm at Armbouts-Cappel (Nord) before the improvement of the manure pit, 1867 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: The Farm Yard, 1896-98 (oil on canvas)

The Farm Yard, 1896-98 (oil on canvas)
XIR19145 The Farm Yard, 1896-98 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 24.6x32.9 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBasse Cour Collection: The Farmyard (oil on panel)

The Farmyard (oil on panel)
XIR236851 The Farmyard (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 46.5x75 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright



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Basse cour, a French term meaning "farmyard," is a place where the hustle and bustle of farm life can be seen and heard. From clucking chickens to quacking ducks, the sounds of animals fill the air as they go about their daily routines. The sight of pigs rooting in the mud, cows grazing in the pasture, and sheep bleating in the fields creates a picturesque scene that embodies rural life. In a basse cour, each animal has its role to play - from providing eggs and milk to plowing fields and producing wool. The symbiotic relationship between humans and animals is evident as farmers tend to their livestock with care and respect. The basse cour is not just a place for work, but also a place for community. Neighbors gather to exchange stories, share resources, and lend a helping hand when needed. It's a place where traditions are passed down through generations, creating a sense of continuity and connection to the land. As the sun sets on another day in the basse cour, there is a sense of satisfaction knowing that hard work has been done and that tomorrow will bring new opportunities for growth and prosperity. In this simple yet vibrant setting, life flourishes in all its forms - reminding us of our deep-rooted connection to nature.