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Af alle de originale værker, som Henri Gervex efterlod, er det mest berømte Study For A Portrait Of Tsar Nicholas Ii. Lige efter følger Portrait De Madame G. og Portrait of Alfred Stevens (1884). Vores katalog indeholder 78 værker af Henri Gervex; galleriet har bevaret de 77 værker, som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.
Henri Gervex produced this study, titled Study For A Portrait Of Tsar Nicholas Ii, during a period of significant imperial commission. The work focuses on the likeness of Tsar Nicholas II, the final ruler of the Romanov dynasty before the revolution of 1917. Gervex, a prominent figure in French Naturalism, developed this composition as a preparatory exploration for a larger official portrait of the Russian Emperor.
Portrait De Madame G. is a work by the French artist Henri Gervex. This piece depicts a woman positioned within an outdoor setting, likely a garden or a park situated near a body of water. The subject is presented in a formal yet relaxed pose, occupying the central portion of the frame. She is dressed in elegant attire, which includes a flowing gown and a large hat. A draped shawl…
The work before us is titled Portrait of Alfred Stevens, a significant oil on canvas created by the French artist Henri Gervex. Painted in 1884, this portrait offers a direct encounter with the subject, Alfred Stevens, capturing him in a moment of quiet presence. It is a piece that reflects the specific social and artistic milieu of late 19th-century France through its formal execution and the identity of its sitter.
In Café Scene in Paris, Henri Gervex offers us a quiet glimpse into the daily rhythms of the city. The painting captures a lively moment within a traditional Parisian café, focusing on a group of people gathered around a large rectangular table. Some figures are seated while others stand, creating a sense of natural, unforced movement. It is a snapshot of urban life, caught in a moment of social interaction.
In this preparatory study from 1880, we find Henri Gervex working with a sense of purpose that transcends mere sketching. This is a design for the wedding hall of the Mairie of the 19th Arrondissement in Paris, a space intended to host the most fundamental of civic ceremonies. The composition is structured around three octagonal medallions, arranged with a formal, rhythmic precision against a muted, olive-green ground. There is a…
The scene unfolds in a swirling, oval vignette, pulling the eye into a crowded celebration of human industry and community. Figures move with a restless energy, their bodies caught in mid-gesture against a backdrop of monumental architecture. To the right, massive classical columns rise upward, grounding the composition with a sense of permanence, while the sky peeks through in pale, airy blues. There is a palpable sense of motion here,…
The composition of Allegory of the Bank by Henri Gervex is centered on a single female figure positioned within an oval vignette. This figure is seated atop a celestial or cloud-like formation that occupies the middle ground. She holds a vessel or cornucopia-like object in her hands, symbolizing abundance. Below this central figure, elements suggestive of commerce and industry are partially visible. A globe and heavy, ornate fabrics are situated…
In this 1884 oil portrait, we find ourselves in an intimate, private space with Madame Blerzy. She is seated slightly off-center, her head resting gently against her right hand in a gesture of quiet introspection. There is a profound sense of poise in her posture, a stillness that suggests a woman accustomed to the weight of her own thoughts. The composition draws the eye through a soft, directional light that…
In this intimate oil on canvas, we encounter Woman with a Fan (Portrait of Réjane?), a work that captures a singular moment of poise and elegance. The artist, Henri Gervex, presents us with a subject who commands the space through a quiet, seated grace. She holds a pink folding fan, a detail that draws the eye toward her hands and the soft textures of her attire. There is a sense…
In the large-scale expanse of Panorama of the Century: Group of 19th-Century Men, Including Three in Uniform, Henri Gervex captures a moment of quiet social gravity. This academic oil painting, dating to about 1889, presents a gathering of men that feels caught in a suspended breath of history. The figures occupy a space that bridges the gap between private conversation and public observation, creating a scene that feels both formal…
Panorama of the Century: Kléber and Monge, Surrounded by Personalities of the French Revolution1889 · Petit Palais
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Panorama of the Century: The Imperial Family Surrounded by Numerous Personalities of the Second Empire in Front of the Palais Bourbon1889 · Petit Palais
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Panorama of the Century: Festival of the Federation 1790 - The Convention 17921889 · Petit Palais
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Panorama of the Century1889 · Petit Palais
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The Panorama of the Century: Dumas, Rachel, Daumier, Gavarni, Henri Monnier, Frédérick Lemaître, Rude, Horace Vernet, Delaroche1889 · Petit Palais
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Panorama of the Century: Dupré, Rousseau, Isabey, Millet, Couture, Daubigny, Diaz, Corot, Troyon, Fromentin, Barye, Decamp, Courbet, Robert-Fleury1889 · Petit Palais
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The Ball1890 · Carnavalet Museum
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Portrait of Thomas W. Evans1892
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Young Woman with a Fan1888
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Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau1894 · Carnavalet Museum
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Armenonville, the Evening of the Grand Prix (P2708)1905 · Carnavalet Museum
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Battle of Flowers in Nice1900 · Carnavalet Museum
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Portrait of Madame de Lorgeril1902 · Carnavalet Museum
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Un soir de grand prix au pavillon d'Armenonville1905 · Carnavalet Museum
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A Tuesday, Evening at Madeleine Lemaire's1910 · Carnavalet Museum
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France Welcoming Abundance, Ceiling Project for the Palais de l'Élysée1907 · Carnavalet Museum
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The Circle of the Île de Puteaux1907 · Carnavalet Museum
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The Train of the Wounded1915
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An Ambulance in Poitiers1914
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Madame Gervex1923
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Une Soiree MondaineCarnavalet Museum
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The Salon Jury
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Satyre and Menade1874 · Musée d'Orsay
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Valtesse De La BigneMusée d'Orsay
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A Meeting of the Judges of the Salon des Artistes
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Femme Resuse À La Toilette
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Study for 'Autopsy at the Hôtel-Dieu'1876 · National Gallery of Art
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Sketch for the Salle des Fêtes of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris: Music Through the Ages1889 · Petit Palais
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Study for an unidentified painting, showing the Deauville Hippodrome1905 · Carnavalet Museum
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Parmentier and Louis XVI on the Plain of Sablons
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Study for the Cercle de l'île de Puteaux (P2710)1907 · Carnavalet Museum
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Study for the Cercle de l'île de Puteaux1907 · Carnavalet Museum
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Study for the Cercle de l'île de Puteaux1907 · Carnavalet Museum
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An Elegant Lady
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Ballerinas
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The Tub
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Le Modèle Masqué
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Venus Et L'amour
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The Coal CarrierPalais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
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A Portrait Of Marie-clotilde De Faret Legrand
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Liebe Und Ehe
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Winter
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Madame Valtesse De La Bigne -
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Portrait Of Madame Gervex
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Cinq Heures Chez Paquin
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Liane De Pougy
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Colette's First Steps
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Portrait Of Colette Gervex
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Music Across The Ages
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L'étéNationalmuseum
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Fragment Of The Panorama Of 'the History Of The Century' -
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Communion At The Church Of The Trinity
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La Toilette
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Portrait of Tsarina Alexandra
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Cinq Heures chez le Couturier Paquin
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Birth, Town Hall Of The 19th Arrondissement
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Study For The Civil Marriage In The Town Hall Of The 19th Arrondissement
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Portrait Of The Couturier Madame Paquin
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The Operation
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An Elegant Man On A Terrace
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Jules-émile Pean And His Surgery Class Before The Operation H. Gervex PinxMusée d'Orsay
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The wedding of Mathurin Moreau in the city hall of Paris
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Study for the Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II
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Portrait De Jenny Sacerdote.
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RollaMusée d'Orsay
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The Birth of Venus1907 · Petit Palais
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Une Scéance Du Jury De PeintureMusée d'Orsay
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
#4 Café Scene in Paris
#6 Sketch for the wedding hall of the Mairie of the 19ème arrondissement: Activities of the 19ème arrondissement (Ceiling)
#12 Panorama of the Century: The Imperial Family Surrounded by Numerous Personalities of the Second Empire in Front of the Palais Bourbon
#14 Panorama of the Century
#10 Panorama of the Century: Group of 19th-Century Men, Including Three in Uniform
#11 Panorama of the Century: Kléber and Monge, Surrounded by Personalities of the French Revolution
#13 Panorama of the Century: Festival of the Federation 1790 - The Convention 1792
#16 Panorama of the Century: Dupré, Rousseau, Isabey, Millet, Couture, Daubigny, Diaz, Corot, Troyon, Fromentin, Barye, Decamp, Courbet, Robert-Fleury
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Henri Gervex | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 17 | Allegory of the Bank, Portrait of Madame Blerzy, Woman with a Fan (Portrait of Réjane?) |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 11 | Sketch for the Wedding Hall of the Mairie of the 19th Arrondissement: Supply, Voting, Tooling, Sketch for the wedding hall of the Mairie of the 19ème arrondissement: Activities of the 19ème arrondissement (Ceiling), Panorama of the Century: Group of 19th-Century Men, Including Three in Uniform |
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 5 | Satyre and Menade, Valtesse De La Bigne, Jules-émile Pean And His Surgery Class Before The Operation H. Gervex Pinx |
 De Kongelige Skønkunstmuseer i Belgien |
Bruxelles | 1 | Portrait of Alfred Stevens |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Café Scene in Paris |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 1 | Study for 'Autopsy at the Hôtel-Dieu' |
 Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille |
Lille | 1 | The Coal Carrier |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | L'été |
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In this intimate oil on canvas, we encounter Woman with a Fan (Portrait of Réjane?), a work that captures a singular moment of poise and elegance. The artist, Henri Gervex, presents us with a subject who commands the space through a quiet, seated grace. She holds a pink folding fan, a detail that draws the eye toward her hands and the soft textures of her attire. There is a sense…
The work before us is titled Portrait of Alfred Stevens, a significant oil on canvas created by the French artist Henri Gervex. Painted in 1884, this portrait offers a direct encounter with the subject, Alfred Stevens, capturing him in a moment of quiet presence. It is a piece that reflects the specific social and artistic milieu of late 19th-century France through its formal execution and the identity of its sitter.
In "The Ball" by Henri Gervex, a sense of quiet repose settles over a sophisticated interior, even as a social gathering pulses in the distance. The composition centers on a woman seated upon a sofa, her presence anchored in the foreground. She is draped in an elegant, voluminous gown that spreads around her, creating a soft weight against the furniture. To her side, the scene opens up to reveal a…
The air inside the Armenonville feels thick with the hum of conversation and the warmth of a thousand flickering lamps. We find ourselves looking into a grand social gathering, a scene where the elegance of the Belle Époque breathes through every brushstroke. Large, imposing columns frame the view, pulling the eye past the immediate figures and into a crowded, luminous background. There is a sense of movement here, a lively…
A Tuesday, Evening at Madeleine Lemaire's is an oil on canvas painted by Henri Gervex. The work carries the original title Un mardi, soirée chez Madeleine Lemaire. It captures a specific moment of social gathering, frozen in the soft light of a Parisian interior. The brushwork traces the edges of a quiet, private world.
The air feels soft, almost heavy with the scent of old lace and quietude. A young woman turns her head, her gaze catching the light as she looks back toward us from a three-quarter view. She exists in a dreamlike space, an oval-shaped window into a moment of quiet elegance. Her skin glows with a luminous, pale quality, touched by the faintest rose at the cheeks and lips, as if…
Study For A Portrait Of Tsar Nicholas Ii. Derefter følger Portrait De Madame G. og Portrait of Alfred Stevens (1884).
Study For A Portrait Of Tsar Nicholas Ii, Portrait De Madame G., Portrait of Alfred Stevens, Café Scene in Paris, Sketch for the Wedding Hall of the Mairie of the 19th Arrondissement: Supply, Voting, Tooling, Sketch for the wedding hall of the Mairie of the 19ème arrondissement: Activities of the 19ème arrondissement (Ceiling), Allegory of the Bank, Portrait of Madame Blerzy, Woman with a Fan (Portrait of Réjane?) og Panorama of the Century: Group of 19th-Century Men, Including Three in Uniform. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 78 værker af Henri Gervex, dateret fra 1874 til 1923.
Primært i Carnavalet Museum (Paris), Petit Palais (Paris) og Musée d'Orsay (Paris). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1880s: 14 af de 77 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Portrait of Alfred Stevens.
På denne side er det tidligste Satyre and Menade (1874) og det seneste Madame Gervex (1923).
Woman (13), People (13) og Men (8), fordelt på de 77 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 24 af de 77 værker på denne side.
Naturalism og Impressionism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Allegory of the Bank, Portrait of Madame Blerzy og Woman with a Fan (Portrait of Réjane?): Carnavalet Museum, Paris har 17 af værkerne på denne side.
I det levende og ofte turbulente hjerte af det sene 19. århundredes Paris navigerede få kunstnere så dygtigt på den delikate grænse mellem akademisk prestige og moderne provokation som Henri Gervex. Gervex blev født i 1852 i Montmartre-kvarteret og var et barn af netop de gader, som han senere skulle forevige. Hans tidlige år var dybt forankret i den franske kunsts strenge traditioner, formet af de disciplinerede hænder fra mestre som Alexandre Cabanel og Pierre-Nicolas Brisset. Under deres vejledning ved École des Beaux-Arts mestrede Gervex den anatomiske præcision og klassiske ynde, som krævedes af en spirende stjerne i Salon-systemet. Men bag denne polerede akademiske overflade lå en rastløs ånd, der søgte at trække de fløjlsbløde gardiner til side i det parisiske højborg for at afsløre den rå, pulserende virkelighed i Belle Époque.
Gervex' karriere blev uigenkaldeligt ændret af en enkelt, seismisk begivenhed i 1878. Hans maleri Rolla, inspireret af Alfred de Mussets melankolske poesi, blev et samlingspunkt for kontrovers. Selvom den nøgne figur var en fast bestanddel i klassisk mytologi, turde Gerveleks motiver blive placeret i en nutidig, næsten ubehageligt moderne kontekst. Salon-juryen, der veg tilbage fra det, de opfattede som moralsk upassende og social kommentar til ulovlig lyst, afviste værket. Men i stedet for at trække sig tilbage i glemsel, omfavnede Gervex berømmelsen. Dette øjeblik af afvisning transformerede ham fra en simpel elev af traditionen til en dristig provokatør – en kunstner, hvis navn blev synonymt med spændingen mellem den gamle verdens moral og den nye verdens spirende naturalisme.
Som hans karriere modnedes, bevægede Gervex sig væk fra det rent mytologiske for at omfavne det, han kaldte Naturalisme mondain. Han blev en kronikør af den parisiske tidsånd, der indfangede de glitrende selskaber, de travle bylandskaber og selv den kliniske nøgternhed i moderne videnskab. Hans penselstrøg begyndte at afspejle en fascinerende syntese; han bevarede den omhyggelige detaljerigdom fra sin akademiske træning, men infuserede sine kompositioner med det lys og den bevægelse, man genkender fra impressionisterne. Denne unikke stilistiske bro gjorde det muligt for ham at skildre den psykologiske dybde i sine motiver, uanset om de var selskabelige personligheder til en ballet eller patienter på en hospitalsstue.
En af hans mest dybsindige bedrifter er fortsat Dr Péan at the Salpétrière, ofte blot omtalt som Operationen. I dette monumentale værk opnåede Gervex en moderne parafrase af Rembrandts Anatomisk lektion, hvor han erstattende historisk allegori med den viscerale, videnskabelige virkelighed i et nutidigt medicinsk indgreb. Gennem dette maleri demonstrerede han en fænomenal evne til at finde drama i det kliniske og skønhed i det hverdagsagtige. Hans repertoire var bemærkelsesværdigt mangfoldigt og strakte sig fra portrætternes delikate elegance til store officielle bestillingsværker, der prydede selve fundamentet af det franske offentlige liv, herunder værker til Palais de l'Industrie og forskellige parisiske hoteller.
Henri Gervex' historiske betydning ligger i hans rolle som en overgangsfigur. Han stod ved historiens korsvej, med den ene hånd fast i Akademiets greb og den anden rækkende ud mod avantgardens radikale innovationer. Hans arbejde fungerer som en visuel dagbog over en periode defineret af hurtige sociale forandringer, hvor grænserne for anstændighed konstant blev genforhandlet gennem kunst og litteratur. Inspireret af Émile Zolas naturalisme gjorde Gervex' malerier mere end blot at afbilde scener; de indfangede selve åndedrættet fra en æra, der var både overdådig og urolig.
I dag, når vi betragter Gervex' værker, ser vi mere end blot smuk olie på lærred. Vi er vidner til modet hos en kunstner, der nægtede at lade traditionen kvæle sandheden. Hans eftermæle findes i:
Gennem sine triumfer og sine skandaler forbliver Henri Gervex en essentiel figur for forståelsen af den komplekse, glitrende sjæl i Paris ved århundredeskiftet.
