Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 46 værker af Jules Tavernier i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er Jules Taverniers mest berømte maleri Kilauea at Night (1888), hvis original hænger på Honolulu Museum of Art i Honolulu. Dry Creek (1881) og Kilauea Fire Fountain (1884) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 46 værker af Jules Tavernier i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 46 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
The night air seems to hold its breath in Kilauea at Night, a work by Jules Tavernier. This oil on canvas captures a specific, pulsing moment within the volcanic landscape of Hawaii. The scene unfolds with a raw energy that speaks to the untamed spirit of the islands. It is a vision of natural beauty, caught in the glow of geological power.
Dry Creek by Jules Tavernier presents a rural landscape scene composed of earthy tones. The composition is organized around a winding path that leads the eye from the foreground into the distance. This path is framed by a fence and several trees, which establish the boundaries of the immediate terrain. A solitary figure wearing red is positioned near a large tree, providing a singular point of focus within the pastoral…
In this 1884 oil on canvas, we find ourselves standing at the edge of a profound geological event. The scene captures the intense heat of a volcanic eruption, where molten red lava surges from the earth into a darkened sky. Smoke and ash hang heavy in the air, obscuring the horizon and creating a sense of immense, suffocating power. It is a moment of pure, unbridled natural force, caught in…
Jules Tavernier's “Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California” isn’t merely a painting; it’s a portal. Painted in 1878 during a pivotal moment of cultural exchange and encroaching Western influence, this work offers an intimate, almost voyeuristic view into the sacred practices of the Elem Pomo people of Northern California. Tavernier, a French-born artist who embraced the American West with an adventurous spirit, was commissioned by Tiburcio Parrott,…
Hostellerie de Trois Barbeaus (also known as A Street Scene in Old Paris)1877
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Indian Sun Dance Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self Torture1875
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A Disputed Passage (also known as A Disputed Passage in the Days of '46)1876
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Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California1878 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Crater of Kilauea, Island of Hawaii1885 · Russell-Cotes Art Gallery - Museum
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White Man's Weapon1880
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An Eruption, Hawaii1880 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Kilauea Caldera1885
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Kilauea Volcano and Rain Forest1885 · Isaacs Art Center
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Volcano at Night1885 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Kilauea Caldera1885
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Moonlight on the Coast1882
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El Rodeo, Rancho Santa Margarita1884
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Indian Encampment in the Desert1884 · American Museum of Western Art
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A Sunset in Waioming1889
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Kilauea Caldera, Sandwich Islands1886 · San Diego Museum of Art
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View of the Pali1886 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Halema'uma'u Crater, Kilauea Volcano1887 · Isaacs Art Center
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Wailuku Falls1886 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Sunrise over Diamond Head1888 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Full Moon over Kilauea1887
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Volcano Hawaii1888
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Hilo1886
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Kilauea at Dusk1887
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Hilo, Hawaii1886
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Hawaiian Landscape1889 · Honolulu Museum of Art
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Hilo (also known as Hawaiian Volcano)1886
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Red Cloud Camp
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Indian VillageGilcrease Museum
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Nocturnal Landscape
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Montezuma Rising (also known as Waiting for Montezuma)
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Indian Village at Dawn
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Indian Encampment at Dusk
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Kilauea Volcano
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Gathering of the Clans (also known as Sioux Encampment (Red Cloud's Camp, Wyoming))Oakland Museum of California
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Marin Sunset, Back of Petaluma1882 · Crocker Art Museum
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Jules Tavernier | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Honolulu Museum of Art |
Honolulu | 8 | Kilauea at Night, Kilauea Fire Fountain, An Eruption, Hawaii |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 2 | Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California |
 Isaacs Art Center |
Hawaii County | 2 | Kilauea Volcano and Rain Forest, Halema'uma'u Crater, Kilauea Volcano |
 Monterey State Historic Park |
California | 1 | A Dream (also known as Lady Fishing) |
 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery - Museum |
Bournemouth | 1 | The Crater of Kilauea, Island of Hawaii |
 American Museum of Western Art |
Colorado | 1 | Indian Encampment in the Desert |
 San Diego Museum of Art |
San Diego | 1 | Kilauea Caldera, Sandwich Islands |
 Gilcrease Museum |
Tulsa | 1 | Indian Village |
19 års kunst af Jules Tavernier, fra 1871 til 1889: galleriet følger dem år for år gennem de mest berømte originalværker fra hvert år.
Vælg et årstal for at se de originale værker.
Jules Tavernier's “Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California” isn’t merely a painting; it’s a portal. Painted in 1878 during a pivotal moment of cultural exchange and encroaching Western influence, this work offers an intimate, almost voyeuristic view into the sacred practices of the Elem Pomo people of Northern California. Tavernier, a French-born artist who embraced the American West with an adventurous spirit, was commissioned by Tiburcio Parrott,…
Mere fra 1878
Dry Creek by Jules Tavernier presents a rural landscape scene composed of earthy tones. The composition is organized around a winding path that leads the eye from the foreground into the distance. This path is framed by a fence and several trees, which establish the boundaries of the immediate terrain. A solitary figure wearing red is positioned near a large tree, providing a singular point of focus within the pastoral…
In this 1884 oil on canvas, we find ourselves standing at the edge of a profound geological event. The scene captures the intense heat of a volcanic eruption, where molten red lava surges from the earth into a darkened sky. Smoke and ash hang heavy in the air, obscuring the horizon and creating a sense of immense, suffocating power. It is a moment of pure, unbridled natural force, caught in…
Mere fra 1884
The night air seems to hold its breath in Kilauea at Night, a work by Jules Tavernier. This oil on canvas captures a specific, pulsing moment within the volcanic landscape of Hawaii. The scene unfolds with a raw energy that speaks to the untamed spirit of the islands. It is a vision of natural beauty, caught in the glow of geological power.
Mere fra 1888
Kilauea at Night (1888), Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu. Derefter følger Dry Creek (1881) og Kilauea Fire Fountain (1884).
44 år gammel: Kilauea at Night er fra 1888, og Jules Tavernier blev født i 1844.
Kilauea at Night, Dry Creek, Kilauea Fire Fountain, Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, Fort Lee, Trading Post of J. S. Collins, Eagle Rock, An Emigrants' Boarding House in New York, In Wildwood Glen, Saucelito , California og A Dream (also known as Lady Fishing). Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 46 værker af Jules Tavernier, dateret fra 1871 til 1889.
Primært i Honolulu Museum of Art (Honolulu), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) og Isaacs Art Center (Hawaii County). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1886: 6 af de 46 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Kilauea Caldera, Sandwich Islands.
På denne side er det tidligste Fort Lee (1871) og det seneste A Sunset in Waioming (1889).
Usa (4), Mountains (3) og Landscape (3), fordelt på de 46 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 3 af de 46 værker på denne side.
Kilauea at Night, Kilauea Fire Fountain og An Eruption, Hawaii: Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu har 8 af værkerne på denne side.
Born in Paris, France, Jules Tavernier was a man whose life was as much a journey of exploration as it was a pursuit of aesthetic mastery. Trained under the French painter Félix-Joseph Barrias, his early years were steeped in the classical traditions of Europe, yet his spirit was far too restless to be confined by the salons of Paris alone. After experiencing the turbulence of the Franco-Prussian War, Tavernier’s path took him through London and eventually across the Atlantic, where he would find a new canvas in the vast, untamed landscapes of the American West. As a painter, draftsman, and illustrator, he possessed a unique ability to translate the raw energy of the natural world into evocative works of art.
His career was defined by an adventurous spirit that led him from the rugged frontiers of California to the volcanic heart of Hawaii. In the United States, his talent caught the attention of major institutions; notably, his work as an illustrator for Harper's Magazine allowed him to document the American frontier during a year-long sketching tour of the coast. This period of travel was instrumental in shaping his vision, as he captured the essence of Native American themes and pastoral scenes that were then being transformed by westward expansion.
Tavernier is perhaps most celebrated for his association with Hawaii’s Volcano School, a movement characterized by its intense focus on the dramatic geological phenomena of the islands. His time in Hawaii allowed him to witness and record the terrifying beauty of volcanic eruptions, a subject he treated with profound technical skill. In masterpieces such as Kilauea Fire Fountain, Tavernier utilized bold brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to convey the heat and power of flowing lava against darkened, ash-filled skies. His technique often involved thick layers of oil paint, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth that made the molten landscapes appear almost tangible to the viewer.
Beyond the volcanic landscapes, his work also served as a vital historical record of cultural encounters. In pieces like Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, he demonstrated a masterful command of chiaroscuro, using stark contrasts between light and shadow to illuminate the sacred rituals of the Elem Pomo people. Through his use of earthy tones punctuated by flashes of red and ochre, he captured not just a scene, but an atmosphere of mystery and reverence. His ability to blend the ethnographic with the atmospheric ensured that his paintings functioned as both fine art and poignant meditations on tradition and change.
The significance of Jules Tavernier lies in his role as a visual bridge between the Old World and the New. He brought the refined training of French academic art to the wild, burgeoning landscapes of the American West and the Pacific. His work remains a vital window into a period of intense cultural exchange and environmental awe. Whether capturing the serene sunset over Marin or the subterranean shadows of a California roundhouse, Tavernier’s legacy is one of profound observation and an enduring passion for the sublime power of the natural world.
