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Вильям Бугро 1825–1905
Француз From Ла-Рошель Академический реализм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Taught Léon Bazille Perrault #29
The Academic Art names to know
If you remember one Academic Art художник, make it Вильям Бугро (1825–1905), the name behind Данте и Вергилий и Рождение Венеры. After that come Жан-Леон Жером, Фредерик Лейтон, Лоуренс Альма-Тадема и Тома Кутюр. Our 32 picks go from Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший (born 1795) to Emile Vernon (born 1872), from 11 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Academic Art, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
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Meet them one by one
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Француз From Ла-Рошель Академический реализм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Taught Léon Bazille Perrault #29
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Француз From Везуль Академизм, Ориентализм, Неогрек On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
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Британский From Скарборо Академический, Прерафаэлитянин On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Sir Frederic Lord Leighton, born in Scarborough, England, in 1830, was a figure whose life and art were inextricably linked to beauty, classical ideals, and the vibrant currents of Victorian society.
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Голландец From Дронрейп Викторианский реализм, классическая репрезентация On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Professor George Aitchison (1825–1910), RA, RGM, PRIBA (1900).
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Французский From Санлис Романтизм и Реализм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Француз From Монпелье Академический реализм On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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Немец From Мензеншванд Романтизм и неоклассицизм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Французский From Лион Академизм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Француз From Турнан-ан-Бри Академизм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Леон Бонна reproductions
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Швейцарско-французская From Шевиль Академизм, Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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Поляк From Печенеги Академизм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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From Лилль On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
Born: Charles Auguste Émile Durand on July 4, 1837, in Lille, France. He furthered his education under François Souchon, a student of Jacques-Louis David, focusing on painting techniques.
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Испанец From Реус Ориенталистская живопись On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Французский From Сент-Омер Академическая живопись On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville, a name resonant with the drama and patriotic fervor of 19th-century France, was born in Saint-Omer in 1835. His illustrations for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas brought a visual dynamism to Verne's fantastical underwater world, captivating readers and solidifying de Neuville’s reputation as a versatile artist capable of both historical accuracy and imaginative storytelling.
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Француз From Ла-Рош-сюр-Йон Академическая живопись On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Baudry продолжал работать в различных жанрах, стремясь расширить границы своего творчества и продемонстрировать свой универсальный талант. Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry скончался 17 января 1886 года в Париже. Его наследие – это не только великолепные картины, но и пример упорства, таланта и преданности искусству. Его работы оказали влияние на многих художников, а его декоративные панно до сих пор восхищают зрителей во всем мире.
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Англичанин From Бат Викторианское искусство On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
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Француз From Ла-Сон Академизм On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Little is known about Merle's early life beyond his birth in Saint-Marcellin, a location steeped in history as it lay along an ancient pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
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Французский From Париж Академизм жанровой живописи On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
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Romanian (Hungarian) Realism, Historical Painting
Born in Kolozsvár (modern Cluj-Napoca, Romania) in 1812, Carol Popp de Szathmary – as he was known in Hungarian – emerged from a family steeped in the traditions of Transylvanian nobility. The Crimean War (1853-1856) presented an unprecedented opportunity for Szathmary to utilize his photographic skills in a dramatic and historically significant context. His work was exhibited at the 1855 Paris Exposition Universelle, where it garnered considerable attention and praise.
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Француз From Рен Академическая живопись On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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Немец (прусский) From Гросбадегаст Исторический реализм, романтизм On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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French From former 8th arrondissement of Paris Academic Painting On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Édouard Louis Dubufe (1819-1883) stands as a pivotal figure in 19th-century French art, particularly renowned for his exquisitely rendered portraits that captured the spirit of aristocratic society during the reign of Napoleon III. This formative influence would prove invaluable as he pursued formal training under the tutelage of Paul Delaroche at the École des Beaux-Arts, cementing his allegiance to the academic style that dominated Parisian artistic circles.
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Немец From Мюнхен Художники-принцы On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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English From London Victorian Painting On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Though his initial years were spent within the capital’s confines, his lineage was firmly anchored in the north of England, specifically to the Armitage family of Farnley Hall, just south of Leeds.
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French From Poitiers Academic Painter On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Léon Jean Bazille Perrault emerged from the historic streets of Poitiers, France, into a family of modest means—a formative experience that undoubtedly instilled a quiet diligence and an enduring appreciation for detail within his artistic sensibilities. His path to renown began with rigorous studies under the tutelage of William Bouguereau and François-Édouard Picot, two titans of French Academic painting who championed realism infused with idealized beauty.
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French From Blois Impressionism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Emile Vernon (1872 – 1920) stands as a significant figure in French Impressionism, celebrated for his serene depictions of Giverny’s gardens and the landscapes surrounding Claude Monet's home. Early Life & Education: Vernon’s formative years were spent honing his skills at the École des Beaux-Arts in Tours, where he secured the prestigious first drawing prize in 1888.
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Британский From Лондон Викторианское искусство On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
Recognizing this innate aptitude, he transitioned from the confines of London to Doncaster in 1814, where he secured employment as a night coachman and painter of inn signs.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший reproductions
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When it happened
Fun figures
| Франция | 14 |
|---|---|
| Германия | 4 |
| Великобритания | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Нидерланды | 1 |
| Австрия | 1 |
| Швейцария | 1 |
| Украина | 1 |
| 1790s | 2 |
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| 1800s | 2 |
| 1810s | 6 |
| 1820s | 6 |
| 1830s | 9 |
| 1840s | 4 |
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1870s | 2 |
| Музей Орсе | 6 |
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| Метрополитен-музей | 3 |
| Wallace Collection | 2 |
| Королевский музей изящных искусств Антверпена | 2 |
| Lenbachhaus | 2 |
| Баварские государственные живописные коллекции | 2 |
| Национальная портретная галерея | 2 |
| Государственный Эрмитаж | 2 |
Just the names
Good questions
Вильям Бугро (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Жан-Леон Жером (#2) and Фредерик Лейтон (#3).
Вильям Бугро (#1), Жан-Леон Жером (#2), Фредерик Лейтон (#3), Лоуренс Альма-Тадема (#4) и Тома Кутюр (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей Орсе (6), Метрополитен-музей (3) и Wallace Collection (2).
Вильям Бугро (#1) taught Léon Bazille Perrault (#29).
“He moved away from the stark realism of Courbet towards a more refined and elegant style, characterized by sophisticated brushwork and attention to detail.” — from our biography of Каролюс-Дюран (#14).
Франция: 14 of the 32 художники in this list were born there, then Германия (4) и Великобритания (3).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший (#32), born in 1795.
The highest-ranked художники born in Франция are Вильям Бугро (#1), Жан-Леон Жером (#2), Тома Кутюр (#5), Александр Кабанель (#6) и Жан-Луи-Эрнест Месонье (#8).
Париж: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
Most художники in this list were born in the 1830s (9 of 32), between 1795 and 1872 overall.
Our catalogue holds 4,898 works by these художники. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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