1860 - 1928

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  • Born: 1860, Beauvais, France
  • Museums on this site: Petit Palais
  • Nationality: France
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Top 3 works:
    • Sketch for the Wedding Room of the Mairie du 14ème: The Evening
    • Sketch for the Wedding Room of the Mairie of the 14ème Arrondissement: Le Midi
    • Sketch for the Wedding Room of the Mairie of the 14ème Arrondissement: The Morning

The Life and Training of Georges Roussel

Born in Beauvais, France, Georges Frédéric Roussel was a painter specializing in genre and history painting. His formal artistic education took place at the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, where he was a scholarship recipient from the Oise department. During his studies, he trained under several notable masters, including Alexandre Cabanel, Théodore Pierre Nicolas Maillot, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. His academic success was marked by being received first at the school and earning numerous distinctions, including fourteen rewards, two special prizes, and the diploma prize for decorative arts.

Roussel's professional recognition grew through his frequent exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français between 1886 and 1923. His contributions to the Salon earned him various honors, such as an honorable mention in 1889 and a bronze medal at the 1900 Exposition universelle in Paris. His standing in the French art community was further solidified when he was named a Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor and later served as the Secretary General of the Société des artistes français in 1906.

Notable Works and Artistic Contributions

The repertoire of Georges Roussel includes several significant works held in public collections. His historical and genre paintings have been acquired by the State for various museums, including the Musée de Beauvais and the Musée d'Amiens. Some of his documented works include:

Beyond his canvas works, Roussel was commissioned for large-scale decorative projects. These included the ceilings for the 1904 Exposition universelle de Paris in Saint-Louis, the decoration of the municipal council room in Ivry-sur-Seine featuring Le lendemain de la prise de la Bastille, and the wedding room of the Mairie de Charenton-le-Pont. His later years were spent in the Var region, where he was an active member of the Académie du Var.

Vprašanja in odgovori

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Kratki kviz

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which city was Georges Frédéric Roussel born?
Vprašanje 2:
Which famous painter was one of Roussel's teachers?
Vprašanje 3:
At which event did Roussel receive a bronze medal in 1900?
Vprašanje 4:
What was the title of the work purchased by the State and exhibited in the Amiens museum?
Vprašanje 5:
In which year did Roussel die?