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Sacrifice scene

Charles Meynier, 1794

Name Class Date
Charles Meynier, Sacrifice scene (1794). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Meynier originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-meynier/
Artist’s dates
1768 – 1832
Painted
1794

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles Meynier died in 1832; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1902.

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Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier

When was this painted?

  1. 1760
  2. 1770
  3. 1780
  4. 1790
  5. 1800
  6. 1810
  7. 1820
  8. 1830

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 64 at death.

Painted when the artist was 26. The artist lived to 64. 0 of the 19 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Meynier (1768–1832) ▲ this work, 1794 every dated painting, decade by decade

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Putty #d3cd9d

    Catalogued palette

    • #D3CD9D
    • #697460
    • #262C26
    • #A59B6A

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Putty
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Meynier over the last twelve months — 3 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 71.4%
    2. 2 Peru 14.3%
    3. 3 United States of America 14.3%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 14 most looked-at works by Charles Meynier

    1. 1 LE TRIOMPHE DE LA PEINTURE FRANCAISE APOTHEOSE DE POUSSIN, DE LE SUEUR ET DE LE BRUN 12.5%
    2. 2 Les nymphes de Parthénope, emportant loin de leur rivage les pénates, images de leurs dieux, sont conduites par la déesse des beaux arts sur les bords de la Seine 12.5%
    3. 3 La naissance de Louis XIV, sujet allégorique 12.5%
    4. 4 LES NYMPHES DE PARTHENOPE, EMPORTANT LOIN DE LEURS RIVAGES LES PENATES, IMAGES DE LEURS DIEUX, SONT CONDUITES PAR LA DEESSE DES BEAUX ARTS SUR LES BORDS DE LA SEINE 6.2%
    5. 5 Napoleon in Berlin, 1810 6.2%
    6. 6 Milo of Croton Attacked by a Lion (study), 1795 6.2%
    7. 7 Diane, a corpse at his feet: scene of the death of the Niobides, 1794 6.2%
    8. 8 Warrior on his knees protecting himself from his shield, 1794 6.2%
    9. 9 Woman standing in front of a tomb, 1794 6.2%
    10. 10 The Muse Erato Writing Verses Inspired by Love, 1797 6.2%
    11. 11 LA FRANCE SOUS LES TRAITS DE MINERVE PROTEGEANT LES ARTS 6.2%
    12. 12 Portrait du Général Lemoine 6.2%
    13. 13 La Sentence de Ligarius Cicéron accuse Catilina devant le Sénat (ancien titre) 6.2%
    14. — Sacrifice scene, 1794 this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 99.5% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 39 works by this artist, of which 13 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

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    Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Meynier

    early life and training

    charles meynier, a prominent figure in the neoclassical art movement, was born in paris on november 24, 1768. initially destined for a career as a tailor by his family, meynier's inclination towards the arts led him to apprentice under pierre-philippe choffard, a renowned engraver and artist. this early training laid the groundwork for his future success.

    rise to prominence

    meynier's breakthrough came in 1789 when, as a student of françois-andré vincent, he won the second prize in the prix de rome competition. this achievement granted him membership in the académie de france in rome, further solidifying his artistic credentials.

    notable works and commissions

    marshal ney and the soldiers of the 76th regiment retrieving their flags from the arsenal of inspruck, a piece that garnered significant praise at the paris salon in 1808.

    a series of drawings for bas-reliefs and sculptures to ornament the arc de triomphe du carrousel, paris, showcasing his versatility and skill.

    artistic legacy: meynier's influence on subsequent artists, notably james pradier, is a testament to his enduring impact on the art world.

    legacy and remembrance

    charles meynier passed away in paris on september 6, 1832, leaving behind a legacy of neoclassical masterpieces that continue to inspire. his work can be found in various collections, including those at https://AllPaintingsStore.com, offering a glimpse into the artistic genius of this period. selected works at AllPaintingsStore:

    france triumphant encouraging the sciences and the arts, a painting that marked the beginning of his illustrious career.

    milo of croton, showcasing his mastery of neoclassical subjects, currently on display at the montreal museum of fine arts.

    for more information on charles meynier and his works, visit https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charlesmeynier. explore the world of neoclassical art and its notable practitioners on wikipedia: charles meynier - wikipedia.

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles Meynier originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-meynier/
    • Similar works More works to compare originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/charles-meynier-sacrifice-scene-D7CE6X-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Meynier, Charles. Sacrifice scene. 1794, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-meynier-sacrifice-scene-D7CE6X-en/
    APA
    Meynier, Charles (1794). Sacrifice scene [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-meynier-sacrifice-scene-D7CE6X-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Meynier. Sacrifice scene. 1794. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-meynier-sacrifice-scene-D7CE6X-en/
    Harvard
    Meynier, Charles (1794) Sacrifice scene. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-meynier-sacrifice-scene-D7CE6X-en/

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    Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at La terre recevant des empereurs Adrien et Justinien le code des lois romaines dictées par la nature, la justice et la sagesse, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. Charles Meynier was about 26 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

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    Sacrifice scene — Charles Meynier Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    Where can I buy a digital image of "Sacrifice scene" by Charles Meynier?

    "Sacrifice scene" is available as a high-resolution digital image download, purchased directly on its Digital Image page.

    Can I use augmented reality to see "Sacrifice scene" by Charles Meynier in my room?

    "Sacrifice scene" has an augmented reality preview: the artwork's AR Preview page shows it in your own space on a compatible device.

    Is "Sacrifice scene" by Charles Meynier in the public domain, and why?

    "Sacrifice scene" by Charles Meynier is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1832.