1841 - 1889

Ključne informacije

  • Born: 1841, Passy, France
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 48 years
  • Works on APS: 7
  • Died: 1889
  • Top 3 works:
    • The Provost of the Merchants Etienne Marcel and the Dauphin Charles
    • Marat
    • After the Battle
  • Color intensity: monochromatic

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.

Vprašanja in odgovori

Kje se je rodil/a Lucien-Étienne Mélingue in v kateri državi?

Lucien-Étienne Mélingue se je rodil/a v mestu Passy v državi France.

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Umetniški kviz

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which city was Lucien Mélingue born?
Vprašanje 2:
Which artist was one of Lucien Mélingue's teachers?
Vprašanje 3:
In what year did Mélingue receive the Legion of Honor?
Vprašanje 4:
Which painting of Mélingue's was acquired by the State for the Musée d'Orsay?
Vprašanje 5:
What was the profession of Lucien Mélingue's father, Étienne Mélingue?