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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