Jules Bastien-Lepage

French painter, celebrated for realism

Jules Bastien-Lepage - French painter, celebrated for realism
Born

November 1st, 1848
176 years ago

Died

1884
141 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Bastien-Lepage was a prominent French painter whose works exemplified realism. Training at the École des Beaux-Arts, he gained recognition for the integration of naturalism in portraiture and landscape painting. His most acclaimed work, 'The Haymaking', highlighted rural life and garnered attention at the 1878 Salon. The painter's technique combined careful observation with vibrant color, contributing to the movement towards realism in art. He also created notable works such as 'Joan of Arc' and 'The Death of the Fisherman'. His influence helped inspire future generations of artists interested in realistic representations of everyday life.

Painted 'The Haymaking'

Created 'Joan of Arc'

Produced 'The Death of the Fisherman'

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