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Gustave Moreau 1826–1898
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He did not merely observe the works of the masters; he lived among them, spending his time making hundreds of copies and studies of Old Master paintings. His time in Italy allowed him to synthesize these diverse influences, blending the classical precision of the Renaissance with a more modern, expressive use of color. By the 1890s, Moreau had become a central figure in the Symbolist movement.
Where to see To experience his art in the most intimate way, one can visit the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris, France.