Alexandre Cabanel

French painter (1823–1889)
Person human Q310437
Alexandre Cabanel
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Alexandre Cabanel

Summary

Alexandre Cabanel is a human[1]. Born in Montpellier[2], he… he was born on September 28, 1823[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 23, 1889[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,519 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Cabanel's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
  • Alexandre Cabanel passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alexandre Cabanel was born on September 28, 1823[3].
  • Alexandre Cabanel died on January 23, 1889[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery Saint-Lazare (Montpellier)[9].
  • Alexandre Cabanel held citizenship in France[10].
  • Alexandre Cabanel's professions included painter[6].
  • Alexandre Cabanel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alexandre Cabanel's field of work was painting[11].
  • Among Alexandre Cabanel's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Alexandre Cabanel's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • Alexandre Cabanel was educated at French Academy in Rome[14].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was François Lafon[15].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was Pierre Auguste Cot[16].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was Raphaël Collin[17].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was Fernand Cormon[18].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was Ludovic-Napoléon Lepic[19].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Cabanel was Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Cabanel is The Birth of Venus[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Cabanel is Q17490668[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Cabanel is Cleopatra Testing Poisons on Condemned Prisoners[23].
  • Alexandre Cabanel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Alexandre Cabanel received the Prix de Rome[25].
  • Alexandre Cabanel received the Order of Saint Michael[26].
  • Alexandre Cabanel was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montpellier[2], Alexandre Cabanel… he was born on September 28, 1823[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[14], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and university teacher[7]. Alexandre Cabanel's field of work was painting[11]. He was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]. Notable students include François Lafon[15], a painter[36], 1846–1913[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39]; Pierre Auguste Cot[16], a painter[40], 1837–1883[41], of France[42], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[43], specialised in art[44]; Raphaël Collin[17], a painter[45], 1850–1916[46], of France[47], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[48], specialised in painting[49]; Fernand Cormon[18], a painter[50], 1845–1924[51], of France[52], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[53]; Ludovic-Napoléon Lepic[19], an archaeologist[54], 1839–1889[55], of France[56]; and Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret[20], a painter[57], 1852–1929[58], of France[59], awarded the Prix de Rome[60].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Birth of Venus[21], a painting[61], founded in 1863[62]; Q17490668[22], a painting[63], founded in 1883[64]; and Cleopatra Testing Poisons on Condemned Prisoners[23], a painting[65], founded in 1887[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[67], in France[68]; Prix de Rome[25], an award[69], in France[70], founded in 1663[71]; and Order of Saint Michael[26], an order[72], in Electorate of Bavaria[73], founded in 1693[74].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Cabanel died on January 23, 1889[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at cemetery Saint-Lazare (Montpellier)[9].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Cabanel ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,519 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

He has been cited as an influence by Solomon Joseph Solomon[77], a painter[78], 1860–1927[79], of United Kingdom[80], specialised in painting[81].

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Cabanel born?

Born in Montpellier[2], Alexandre Cabanel…

Where did Alexandre Cabanel die?

Alexandre Cabanel passed away in Paris[4].

What did Alexandre Cabanel do for work?

Alexandre Cabanel worked as painter[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexandre Cabanel go to school?

Alexandre Cabanel was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13] and French Academy in Rome[14].

What awards did Alexandre Cabanel receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Prix de Rome[25], and Order of Saint Michael[26].

Who did Alexandre Cabanel influence?

Alexandre Cabanel has been cited as an influence by Solomon Joseph Solomon[77].

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