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Вильям Бугро 1825–1905
Француз Born in Ла-Рошель Академический реализм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Teacher of Léon Bazille Perrault #37
Academic Art, one artist at a time
Вильям Бугро (1825–1905) is the most famous Academic Art художник, whose singular vision gave us Рождение Венеры и Нимфы и сатир (также известные как Nymphs and Saytr). Next stand Жан-Леон Жером, Фредерик Лейтон, Поль Деларош и Лоуренс Альма-Тадема. These 40 художники, from Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший (born 1795) to Emile Vernon (born 1872), came from 14 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Academic Art, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Француз Born in Ла-Рошель Академический реализм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Teacher of Léon Bazille Perrault #37
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Француз Born in Везуль Академизм, Ориентализм, Неогрек Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Британский Born in Скарборо Академический, Прерафаэлитянин Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
He was a gifted sculptor, and his Athlete Wrestling with a Python, created between 1888 and 1891, marked a pivotal moment in British sculpture—often credited with initiating a renaissance in contemporary sculptural practice known as the “New Sculpture.” This monumental work, carved from pristine white marble, embodies both physical power and dramatic tension. His knighted in 1878, made a baronet in 1886, and remarkably, granted a peerage just one day before his passing – a testament to the immense respect he commanded within the art world and beyond.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм и неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Голландец Born in Дронрейп Викторианский реализм, классическая репрезентация Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Professor George Aitchison (1825–1910), RA, RGM, PRIBA (1900).
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Французский Born in Санлис Романтизм и Реализм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Француз Born in Монпелье Академический реализм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Немец Born in Мензеншванд Романтизм и неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Французский Born in Лион Академизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Американский Born in Филадельфия Золотой век иллюстрации Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Француз Born in Турнан-ан-Бри Академизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Швейцарско-французская Born in Шевиль Академизм, Ориентализм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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British Born in Лондон Pre-Raphaelite, Victorian Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Поляк Born in Печенеги Академизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Альбано-Лациале Академический классицизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Born in Лилль Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Diego Velázquez became a crucial influence during his time in Spain. He moved away from the stark realism of Courbet towards a more refined and elegant style, characterized by sophisticated brushwork and attention to detail.
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Испанец Born in Реус Ориенталистская живопись Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Французский Born in Сент-Омер Академическая живопись Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
De Neuville's artistic strength lay in his ability to transform historical events into emotionally resonant narratives. “The Charge of the Light Brigade” (1860) —a poignant depiction of the disastrous Crimean War cavalry charge—exemplifies this approach. Early successes included depictions of battles from the Crimean War and scenes illustrating episodes from Garibaldi’s campaigns in Italy.
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Француз Born in Ла-Рош-сюр-Йон Академическая живопись Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Baudry продолжал работать в различных жанрах, стремясь расширить границы своего творчества и продемонстрировать свой универсальный талант. Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry скончался 17 января 1886 года в Париже. Его наследие – это не только великолепные картины, но и пример упорства, таланта и преданности искусству. Его работы оказали влияние на многих художников, а его декоративные панно до сих пор восхищают зрителей во всем мире.
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Англичанин Born in Бат Викторианское искусство Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Француз Born in Ла-Сон Академизм Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Little is known about Merle's early life beyond his birth in Saint-Marcellin, a location steeped in history as it lay along an ancient pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Around 1843, Merle arrived in Paris, seeking formal training at the prestigious studio of Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). A crucial turning point in Merle’s career arrived through his association with Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922), one of the most influential art dealers of the 19th century.
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Французский Born in Париж Академизм жанровой живописи Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Romanian (Hungarian) Realism, Historical Painting
Beyond his artistic achievements, Szathmary’s legacy lies in his courage and innovation.
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Француз Born in Рен Академическая живопись Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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Немец (прусский) Born in Гросбадегаст Исторический реализм, романтизм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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French Born in former 8th arrondissement of Paris Academic Painting Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Dubufe’s professional career ascended dramatically with the commencement of commissions from Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie in 1853. Furthermore, he served as a consultant on the decoration of Eugénie’s “Salon Bleu” at the Tuileries Palace—a testament to his influence within Parisian cultural life. Dubufe's contribution to French art history extends beyond individual masterpieces; he represented a cornerstone of academic painting’s dominance during its golden age.
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Немец Born in Мюнхен Художники-принцы Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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English Born in London Victorian Painting Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
He was selected as one of four assistants tasked with the monumental fresco Hémicycle within the Palais des Beaux-Arts, even reputedly serving as a model for the head of Masaccio—a testament to his developing physical presence and artistic aptitude. Edward Armitage’s career unfolded within a Victorian art landscape increasingly fascinated by historical spectacle and moral allegory.
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French Born in Poitiers Academic Painter Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
The historical significance of Léon Jean Bazille Perrault lies in his role as a bridge between the strictures of Academicism and the burgeoning desire for emotional sentimentality in 19th-century art.
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French Born in Blois Impressionism Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Early Life & Education: Vernon’s formative years were spent honing his skills at the École des Beaux-Arts in Tours, where he secured the prestigious first drawing prize in 1888. Salon Years & Artistic Development: Vernon’s involvement with the Salon des Artistes Français from 1898 until 1913 proved instrumental in shaping his artistic vision.
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Британский Born in Лондон Викторианское искусство Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
John Frederick Herring Sr., born September 12, 1795, in the bustling heart of London, England, was a painter whose life’s passion resided in capturing the dynamism and beauty of equine subjects – a pursuit that cemented his place as one of the most celebrated animal artists of the Victorian era. This commitment to portraying animals authentically resonated deeply with the Victorian public, who appreciated Herring's ability to convey both power and grace.
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Франция | 16 |
|---|---|
| Великобритания | 5 |
| Германия | 4 |
| France | 3 |
| Австрия | 2 |
| Нидерланды | 1 |
| США | 1 |
| Швейцария | 1 |
| 1790s | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1800s | 4 |
| 1810s | 6 |
| 1820s | 6 |
| 1830s | 10 |
| 1840s | 6 |
| 1850s | 2 |
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 2 |
| Музей Орсе | 5 |
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| Yale Center for British Art | 3 |
| Wallace Collection | 3 |
| Метрополитен-музей | 3 |
| Национальная портретная галерея | 3 |
| Стерлинг и Франсин Кларк Институт искусства | 2 |
| Национальная галерея | 2 |
| Государственный Эрмитаж | 2 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to Вильям Бугро (#1); Жан-Леон Жером (#2) and Фредерик Лейтон (#3) complete the podium.
Вильям Бугро (#1), Жан-Леон Жером (#2), Фредерик Лейтон (#3), Поль Деларош (#4) и Лоуренс Альма-Тадема (#5).
Вильям Бугро (#1) taught Léon Bazille Perrault (#37).
The highest-ranked художники born in Великобритания are Фредерик Лейтон (#3), Брайтон Ривьер (#16), Уильям Солтер (#23), Эдвин Лонг (#27) и Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший (#40).
“He moved away from the stark realism of Courbet towards a more refined and elegant style, characterized by sophisticated brushwork and attention to detail.” — from our biography of Каролюс-Дюран (#21).
Париж: 3 of the художники in this list were born there.
Франция: 16 of the 40 художники in this list were born there, then Великобритания (5) и Германия (4).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей Орсе (5), Yale Center for British Art (3) и Wallace Collection (3).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Джон Фредерик Хэрринг Старший (#40), born in 1795.
The highest-ranked художники born in Франция are Вильям Бугро (#1), Жан-Леон Жером (#2), Поль Деларош (#4), Тома Кутюр (#6) и Александр Кабанель (#7).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1830s (10 of 40), between 1795 and 1872 overall.
Our catalogue holds 5,897 works by these художники.
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