Greece and Japan: A Surprising Artistic Kinship
In this 1890 essay, archaeologist E. Pottier presents a compelling, if paradoxical, comparison between the art of Ancient Greece and that of Japan. Analyzing drawings, prints, and…
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Simon-Jacques Rochard: The Forgotten French Miniaturist
Though largely forgotten by his compatriots, the French miniaturist Simon-Jacques Rochard achieved considerable success in England and Belgium during the 19th century. This biographical study, drawing from the correspondence between Rochard and Léonor Mérimée, sheds light on the artist's career, from his early portraits of Empress Joséphine and the Duke of Wellington to his status as a favored painter of the British aristocracy. His work reveals a vigorous and original artist, whose style evolved under the influence of English masters like Reynolds and Lawrence.
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Élie Delaunay: A Biography of the French Academic Painter
A contemporary of Paul Baudry, Élie Delaunay (1828-1891) was a distinguished French painter from Nantes. Trained in the studio of Hippolyte Flandrin, he developed a style founded on a deep admiration for the Renaissance masters. This biography traces his early career, from his religious commissions in Brittany to his formative years at the Villa Medici after winning the Prix de Rome. It explores his dedication to portraiture, decorative painting, and his major works, including 'The Plague in Rome' and 'The Communion of the Apostles,' which established his reputation within the French School.
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