1803 - 1890

Hoogtepunten

  • Works on this site: 1
  • Top 3 works: A Forge
  • Died: 1890
  • Top-ranked work: A Forge
  • Nationality: France

The Life and Artistic Path of François-Émile de Lansac

Born in Tulle, France, François-Émile de Lansac was a painter who emerged from a family descended from Béarn. The son of Arnaud de Lansac and Charlotte Émilie Coutures, his early years were shaped by his father's profession as an Inspector General of the Treasury. After studying under Jean-Charles Langlois, Lansac spent time at a stud farm in Tarbes, where he dedicated himself to the study of horses. Upon returning to Paris, he entered the workshop of Ary Scheffer, serving as his pupil and contributing his talents to many of Scheffer's works.

Lansac's professional career was marked by regular participation in the Salon des artistes français from 1827 until 1878. His technical skill earned him a third-class medal in 1836 and a second-class medal in 1838, before he was eventually placed out of competition. His social circle included notable contemporary artists such as Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, Thomas Couture, and Alfred de Dreux. He resided at 37 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement of Paris until his death in 1890.

Notable Works and Subjects

The oeuvre of François-Émile de Lansac is characterized by a specialization in portraits, military scenes, and historical subjects. His mastery of the equestrian portrait is evident in several significant works, including:

Other notable pieces include Episode of the siege of Missolonghi (1827) and Une Forge, which was purchased by the state at the Salon of 1831. His depictions of military life are further represented by the Trumpet of the 5th Hussar Regiment of 1837, held at the musée de l'Armée. Additionally, his studies of horses, such as Study of a Bay Horse and Study of a White Horse, are preserved in the Fine Arts Museum of Bordeaux.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar en wanneer is François-Émile de Lansac geboren?

François-Émile de Lansac werd geboren in Tulle in 1803.

Waar kan ik het kleurprofiel van het oeuvre van François-Émile de Lansac bekijken?

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In welke stad en welk land is François-Émile de Lansac geboren?

François-Émile de Lansac werd geboren in Tulle, in France.

Kan ik de werken van François-Émile de Lansac verkennen op basis van trefwoorden?

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Quiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was François-Émile de Lansac born?
Vraag 2:
Which artist was Lansac a pupil of after leaving the workshop of Jean-Charles Langlois?
Vraag 3:
Lansac's former residence was located on which avenue in Paris?
Vraag 4:
Which of these works by Lansac is displayed at the Versailles Museum?
Vraag 5:
In which year was Lansac awarded a second-class medal at the Salon?