Louis Buvelot

1814 - 1888

Quick Facts

  • Top 3 works:
    • Yarra flats
    • Winter morning near Heidelberg
    • Sheep wash in the western district
  • Topics explored:
    • landscape
    • animals
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Works on APS: 36
  • Museums on APS:
    • National Gallery of Australia
    • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    • National Gallery of Victoria
    • Art Gallery of South Australia
    • Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
  • Also known as:
    • Abraham Louis Buvelot
    • Abram Louis Buvelot
    • لويس بوفيلوت
    • ルイ・ビュベロ
    • Луис Бювелот

early life and career

abram-louis buvelot, a swiss landscape painter, was born in morges, switzerland on march 3, 1814. he spent his early years in brazil for 17 years, followed by a brief period of 5 years in switzerland before moving to melbourne, australia in 1864.

artistic contributions

buvelot is considered the father of australian landscape painting and had a profound influence on the heidelberg school of painters. his works, characterized by their serene and idyllic depictions of the australian landscape, continue to inspire artists to this day.

notable works and legacy

  • tree study (1870), a masterpiece showcasing buvelot's unique blend of european techniques with australian subject matter.
  • landscape, near melbourne (1865), exemplifying his ability to capture the essence of the australian environment.

museums and collections

buvelot's works can be found in various museums and collections, including:

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Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Louis Buvelot work?

Louis Buvelot worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

In which movements did Louis Buvelot work?

Louis Buvelot's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

Where is Louis Buvelot from?

Louis Buvelot was born in Switzerland.

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