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Sketch at Maxwell

Admire 'Sketch at Maxwell,' a captivating 1868 painting by Nicholas Chevalier depicting riders in the Australian desert. Explore this historical artwork's dynamic composition & rich details.

Explore the captivating art of Nicholas Chevalier! Australian & NZ painter known for landscapes, portraits & collaborations. Discover his legacy at museums worldwide.

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Artist Biography

early life and career

nicholas chevalier, a russian-born artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his works in australia and new zealand. born on may 9, 1828, in st petersburg, russia, chevalier was the son of louis chevalier, who oversaw the estates of prince de wittgenstein in russia. his mother was russian. in 1845, nicholas left russia with his father, studying painting and architecture in lausanne, switzerland, and at munich.

artistic journey

chevalier's artistic journey took him to london in 1851, where he worked as an illustrator in lithography and watercolour. his designs included a fountain erected in the royal grounds at osborne, and two of his paintings were showcased at the academy in 1852. further study in rome preceded his move to australia in late 1854.
  • mount arapiles, a painting from this period, is one of his most recognized pieces.
  • he collaborated with lady barkly on a present for the princess of wales, featuring australian life icons.
  • in 1864, his oil painting the buffalo ranges was selected by the national gallery of victoria, making it the first picture painted in australia to be included in the melbourne collection.

legacy and later life

chevalier's later life saw him commissioned by queen victoria to paint a picture of the duke of edinburgh's marriage. he made london his base, exhibiting at the academy from 1871 to 1887. though he practically gave up painting by 1895, his legacy endures.

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for a deeper dive into chevalier's work, visit [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/nicholas-chevalier](https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/nicholas-chevalier) to explore his paintings and learn more about his artistic journey. wikipedia also offers an in-depth look at his life and career: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier). discover the musée baron gérard (france) and its masterpieces, a must-visit destination for art lovers, showcasing works from prehistory to the 20th century: /en/art/show/art-d3cest-en/
nicholas chevalier

nicholas chevalier

1828 - 1902 , Russia

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Victorian Art
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Romanticism']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['David Wilkie']
  • Date Of Birth: May 9, 1828
  • Date Of Death: 1902
  • Full Name: Nicholas Chevalier
  • Nationality: Russian
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Mount Arapiles
    • The Buffalo Ranges
    • Noon Cannon
    • Sketch at Maxwell
  • Place Of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russia
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