1824 - 1917

Kluczowe informacje

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Also known as:
    • Alphonse Charles Chigot
    • A. Chigot
    • alphonse chigot
  • Died: 1917
  • Lifespan: 93 years
  • Top-ranked work: 1870-1871, Army of the East
  • Works on this site: 1

The Soldier and the Painter

Alphonse Chigot was a French historical painter and soldier born in Graçay, France. Before dedicating himself to art, he served in the French army, participating in the first Franco-Moroccan War of 1844. During his service, he saw action at the Battle of Isly and was involved in the recapture of the Marabout of Sidi Brahim. Having reached the rank of sergeant, he eventually resigned from the army in 1849.

In 1853, Chigot began his formal art training at the Academies de Valenciennes, studying under Antoine Julien Potier and Jules Leonard. He later became a professor of drawing and calligraphy at Notre Dame de Valenciennes college. His studio in Valenciennes, which he maintained for over sixty years, was filled with military memorabilia, including guns and Arab drums.

Artistic Themes and Legacy

Chigot’s work was deeply rooted in his military experiences, often focusing on epic and military-themed subjects. His repertoire included:

His artistic output was characterized by an academic style. He exhibited at the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français from 1877 until 1914. His pupils included his son Eugène Chigot, Charles Paris, and Henri Le Sidaner. Chigot passed away in Valenciennes, France.

Pytania i odpowiedzi

Jak zmieniała się twórczość Alphonse Chigot na przestrzeni lat?

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Gdzie i w którym roku urodził(a) się Alphonse Chigot?

Alphonse Chigot urodził się w Graçay w 1824 roku.

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Szybki quiz

Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.

Pytanie 1:
In which city did Alphonse Chigot maintain a studio for over sixty years?
Pytanie 2:
Which conflict did Chigot serve in as a soldier in the French army?
Pytanie 3:
Who was one of the students of Alphonse Chigot?
Pytanie 4:
What was the subject matter Chigot was particularly known for painting?
Pytanie 5:
In which year was Chigot awarded the Legion d'Honneur?