Jean-Léon Gérôme

About Jean-Léon Gérôme

Jean-Léon Gérôme shot to fame in 1846 after publishing his painting titled “The Cock Fight”. Regarded as one of the developers of the academicism style during the 19th Century, the French artist rose to prominence with his numerous works such as “Truth Coming Out of Her Well” and “The Duel After the Masquerade”. Most of his works were centered on Greek mythology and historical events.

Education

He studied at l' École des Beaux-Arts.

Decorations

He received a Légion d'honneur and was selected into some prestigious institutions like the British Royal Academy and the Institut de France. He also received the Grand Order of the Red Eagle from Wilhelm I, then King of Prussia.

Trivia

Aside from his works, Gérôme also trained some well-known painters including Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin and Odilon Redon.

He studied under Charles Gleyre, and Paul Delaroche.

Jean-Léon Gérôme photo gallery

Title

Photography of Statue "Tanagra" by Jean-Léon Gérôme

Author

Unknown

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:G%C3%A9rome_Tanagra_1890.jpg

License

Public domain

Title

Pollice Verso 

Author

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-Leon_Gerome_Pollice_Verso.jpg

License

Public domain

Title

Phryne before the Areopagus.

Author

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-L%C3%A9on_G%C3%A9r%C3%B4me,_Phryne_revealed_before_the_Areopagus_(1861)_-_01.jpg

License

Public domain

Title

Gerome was a frequent traveler first visiting the East in 1854 and returning in 1867, 1869, 1875, and 1881. Some of his "Orientalist" paintings are of documentary interest whereas others are highly romanticized. This small panel, commissioned by William T. Walters, depicts two hounds being walked by a Nubian in a barren and windy desert. The trim shapes of the dogs suggest that they are "Pharaoh Hounds," a breed descended from the hunting dogs of ancient Egypt.

Author

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-L%C3%A9on_G%C3%A9r%C3%B4me_-_On_the_Desert_-_Walters_3734.jpg

License

Public domain

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F.A.Q. about Jean-Léon Gérôme

When is Jean-Léon Gérôme's birthday?

Jean-Léon Gérôme's birthday is on May 10, 1824.

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Jean-Léon Gérôme's birthday is in 113 days

How old was Jean-Léon Gérôme when he/she died?

Jean-Léon Gérôme was 79 years old.

When did Jean-Léon Gérôme die?

Jean-Léon Gérôme died in January 10, 1904.

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Jean-Léon Gérôme would be 200 years old if he/she was alive today.

Where was Jean-Léon Gérôme from?

Jean-Léon Gérôme was born in Vesoul (Haute-Saône), France.