The Life and Art of Lucien-Étienne Mélingue
Born in Passy, France, Lucien-Étienne Mélingue was a French history painter belonging to the academic movement. He was the son of Étienne Mélingue, an actor and sculptor, and Théodorine Thiesset, an actress at the Comédie-Française. His brother, Gaston Mélingue, was also an artist. Mélingue studied under Léon Cogniet , Eugène Giraud , and Jean-Léon Gérôme , making his first exhibition at the Salon in 1861.
Throughout his career, Mélingue received significant recognition, including a first medal at the Salon in 1877 and being named a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1880. His works were exhibited at various venues, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée des beaux-arts de Dijon. He passed away in Aix-les-Bains.
Notable Works and Subjects
Mélingue's repertoire focused heavily on historical scenes and significant figures. Some of his notable paintings include:
In addition to large-scale oil paintings, his artistic output included drawings, watercolors, pastels, and engravings. His works have been held in various collections, such as the Musée de la Révolution française and the Musée Lambinet.
Vraag en antwoord
In welke stad en welk land is Lucien-Étienne Mélingue geboren?
Lucien-Étienne Mélingue werd geboren in Passy, in France.
Hoe kan ik alle kunstwerken van Lucien-Étienne Mélingue bekijken?
Alle werken van Lucien-Étienne Mélingue op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.
Welke kunstwerken van Lucien-Étienne Mélingue worden het meest bekeken?
Er is een Statistieken -pagina voor Lucien-Étienne Mélingue , met statistieken over de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar op deze website.
Door de redactie van ArtsDot.com
Bijgewerkt op 15 oktober 2026
