The range of his works included historical painting, greek mythology, portraits, orientalism and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. The full version of the article is available only if you follow this link. He is considered one of the most important painters from this academic period. This photographic reproduction is therefore also considered to be in the public domain in the united states.
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Jean leon gerome le fumeur egyptien or the egyptian smoker. He is considered one of the most important painters from this academic period, and in. Jeanleon gerome 1824 1904 france is an artist born in 1824 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a painting sold in 1983, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a sculpturevolume sold in 2020. Three years after this painting was first exhibited. Jeanleon gerome, born may 11, 1824, vesoul, france died jan. In front of glittering islamic tiles that make the painting shimmer with blue and silver, a group of. His historical and mythological compositions, such as pygmalion and galatea, were. He was the eldest son of pierre gerome, who was a goldsmith by trade, and his wife claude francoise melanie vuillemot, a daughter of a merchant. The french artist, jeanleon gerome was born at vesoul, france.
Click here to explore complete information about jeanleon gerome biography and get inspired by his prominent paintings and drawings. A major, sophisticated and complete book about jeanleon gerome jeanleon gerome 1824 1904 is a wellchosen title for this magnificent book about an artist who has survived a century of criticism for being far too academically inclined to get to the passion of painting. This is an epic volume that really does justice to the amazing art of 19th century french master painter jeanleon gerome. The spectacular art of jeanleon gerome june 15september 12, 2010 at the getty center jeanleon gerome 18241904 was among the most officially honored and financially successful french artists of the second half of the 19th century. Born at vesoul hautesaone, he went to paris in 1841 where he studied at the academie julian and worked under paul delaroche, whom he accompanied to italy 18441845. The book is actually the catalogue for a ground breaking exhibition of geromes work at the getty museum and it presents both the paintings and sculptural works of the artist in great detail and a format worthy of his.
Jean leon geromes original etching le fumeur egyptien the egyptian smoker was created between 1865 and 1868. The possibility that geromes turn to sculpture was related to a failure of eyesight was raised soon after his death. The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, greek mythology, orientalism, portraits and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. While in italy he became interested in nature, but was forced to return to paris due to ill health. Check out eric silvers antiques roadshow appraisal of this jeanleon gerome napoleon bronze, ca. The illusion of reality that gerome imparted to his paintings with his smooth, polished technique led one critic to comment, if photography had existed in caesars day, one could believe that the picture was painted. Jeanleon gerome 11 may 1824 10 january 1904 was a french painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. May 27, 2007 jeanleon gerome posted on sunday, may 27, 2007 tuesday, may 29, 2007 author charley parker 5 comments anyone who is interested in concept art for films or games, particularly if it involves neareastern themes in games like prince of persia, should be aware of 19th century painter jeanleon gerome, if you arent already. Category history, art and culture images library of congress.
With an illustrated and extensively annotated catalogue of 47 works, with provenance, literature, exhibitions, and essays. Jean leon gerome france, 18241904 click photo for larger view. Dec 11, 2010 a collection of jean leon gerome work. Jeanbaptiste carpeaux french, 1827 1875 portrait of jeanleon gerome, 1872 1873 marble object including socle. With the cabanel retrospective still on in montpellier see article, the musee dorsay is highlighting jeanleon gerome while also presenting an exhibition on claude monet at the grand palais. Jeanleon gerome, working in marble, or the artist sculpting. Jeanleon gerome paintings for sale jeanleon gerome art. It lacks some text, the voluminous footnotes of the original, and the catalogue raisonne of geromes approx. Characteristically, gerome has depicted not the incident itself, but its immediate aftermath. Jean leon gerome s paintings fall under the academicism school, extending the neoclassical movement into photographic realism and meticulous detail. This etching is signed in the plate in reverse by gerome to the lower left. His historical and mythological compositions, such as pygmalion and galatea, were anecdotal, painstaking, often melodramatic, and. Issued in conjunction with several 19721973 exhibitions of works by french painter and sculptor jean leon gerome.
Our gerome paintings are 100% handpainted on canvas by skilled artists. Diogenes by fenelon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Group of self portraits by gerome volume 18, issue 2. Founded in 2002, nineteenthcentury art worldwide is a scholarly, refereed ejournal devoted to the study of nineteenthcentury painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, architecture, and decorative arts across the globe. Jeanleon gerome may 11, 1824 january 10, 1904 was a french painter and sculptor who produced many works in a historical, orientalist style. This volume is a condensed presentation of his monographs together with a catalogue raisonne. Jean leon gerome was born in vesoul, france in 1824. Gerome travelled widely in turkey, egypt and north africa. Jean leon gerome may 11, 1824 january 10, 1904 was a french painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. The virgin with christ and st john and anacreon, bacchus and cupid took a secondclass medal in 1848. The spectacular art of jeanleon gerome getty center. Jeanleon gerome, born may 11, 1824, vesoul, francedied jan.
The public perception of jeanleon gerome has changed greatly over the past decades. It is printed upon fine china paper and impressed unto a large sheet of wove paper and with full margins as published in paris. His companions were dogs that also served as emblems of his cynic greek. His many trips to the middle east, egypt, palestine and turkey. Object list the spectacular art of jeanleon gerome at the j. Jean leon gerome painting reproductions gallery 1 of 9 18241904. My thanks to monica kjellmanchapin for suggesting saids work. Jeanleon gerome may 11, 1824 january 10, 1904 was a french painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. It lacks some text, the voluminous footnotes of the original, and the catalogue raisonne of gerome s approx. Artist jean leon gerome ferris, 18631930 artwork medium photomechanical print, halftone, color. He went to paris in 1841 and worked under paul delaroche, whom he accompanied to italy 18441845. This picture shows a girl and a boy, both naked, watching a cockfight. I had previously featured this artist in my daily art display of february 10th 2011 when i talked about his painting entitled a roman slave market.
The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, greek mythology, orientalism, portraits, and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to. French painter, was born on the 11th of may 1824 at vesoul hautesaone. The monograph is outofprint and difficult to find except in french translation, available on amazon under the title jean leon gerome. On his return he exhibited the cockfight, which gained him a thirdclass medal in the salon of 1847. His paintings were so widely reproduced that he was arguably the worlds most famous living artist by 1880. The spectacular art of jeanleon gerome getty center exhibitions. Jean leon gerome s original etching le fumeur egyptien the egyptian smoker was created between 1865 and 1868. Jeanleon gerome 18241904 portrait of a woman, 1851 oil on canvas 92. An oration delivered at plymouth, december 22, 1824. It is set under a mediterranean sky with a view of the sea in the background. He was a pupil of paul delaroche and inherited his highly finished academic style. Housed in protective mylar report cover with spine sleeve. Gerome studied greek, latin and history at vesoul college before enrolling in the paris school of fine arts under paul delaroche.
This bloody, but effective vision of popular classical entertainment, has been used as the signature painting for the. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. The book is actually the catalogue for a ground breaking exhibition of gerome s work at the getty museum and it presents both the paintings and sculptural works of the artist in great detail and a format worthy of his. The slave market by jeanleon gerome my daily art display. There are obvious parallels between the animals and the human figures, indicating that the cockfight is intended. Paul getty museum, the getty center june 15 september 12, 2010 1. Diogenes was created in 1860 by jeanleon gerome in academicism style. Jeanleon gerome 11 may 1824 10 january 1904 was a french painter and. The french artist, jean leon gerome was born at vesoul, france. Jeanleon gerome goodreads meet your next favorite book.
Find more prominent pieces of history painting at best visual art database. The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, greek mythology, orientalism, portraits, and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. The greek philosopher diogenes 404323 bc is seated in his abode, the earthenware tub, in the metroon, athens, lighting the lamp in daylight with which he was to search for an honest man. This painting was created during the orientalist movement of art in the 19th century. Jeanleon gerome his life, his work pocket colour series gerald m. Eakins experience with his dashing 42year old teacher shaped his concept of the ideal. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on jeanleon gerome note. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on jean leon gerome note. Jeanleon gerome paintings all jean leon gerome paintings. The monograph is outofprint and difficult to find except in french translation, available on amazon under the title jeanleon gerome. A sculptor as well as a painter, his female figures have the same classical precision of ingres, but are in much more realistic poses. In his third year there the atelier was closed after an incident of hazing resulted in a students death. Oct 31, 2003 charles bargue and jean leon gerome book. Exhibition of historical scenes, orientalist works, and polychrome sculpture by 19thcentury french artist jeanleon gerome.
Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Artists such as jeanleon gerome and bouguereau epitomize this style. It makes me feel so lucky to view it and so unworthy to call myself a painter. Gerome, whose father was a goldsmith, studied with paul delaroche. Sep 14, 2012 jeanleon gerome was born in 1824, in vesoul.
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