Jean-Léon Gérôme
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Jean-Léon Gérôme was born on May 11, 1824, in Vesoul [1][2][3][4] and died on January 10, 1904, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris [5][2][3]. A French citizen [6], he worked as a painter, sculptor, teacher, graphic artist, architectural draftsperson, and porcelain painter [7][2][3][8][6]. His education took place at the Beaux-Arts de Paris and College Gérôme , and he later served as an employer at the Beaux-Arts de Paris .
Operating within the field of painting and visual arts [9], Gérôme was associated with the academic art, Neo-Grec, and Orientalism movements [10]. His work primarily focused on the genres of history painting and religious painting [11]. He received several distinctions, including the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, the Order of the Red Eagle, and the Knight of the Order of Leopold [12].
Among his notable works are Pollice Verso, Bonaparte Before the Sphinx, Slave Market in Rome, The Duel After the Masquerade, Jerusalem, and Pygmalion and Galatea .
Jean-Léon Gérôme
Summary
Jean-Léon Gérôme is a human[1]. Born in Vesoul[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1824[3]. He passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 10, 1904[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], teacher[8], graphic artist[9], and architectural draftsperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Vesoul[2], Jean-Léon Gérôme…
- Jean-Léon Gérôme died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme was born on May 11, 1824[3].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme died on January 10, 1904[5].
- Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme held citizenship in France[13].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme worked as a painter[6].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's professions included sculptor[7].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's professions included teacher[8].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's professions included graphic artist[9].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme worked as an architectural draftsperson[10].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's professions included porcelain painter[14].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's field of work was painting[15].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's field of work was visual arts[16].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
- Jean-Léon Gérôme was educated at College Gérôme[19].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Vasily Vereshchagin[20].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Odilon Redon[21].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Mary Cassatt[22].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Léon Bakst[23].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Thomas Eakins[24].
- A notable student of Jean-Léon Gérôme was Édouard Vuillard[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Léon Gérôme is Pollice Verso[26].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Léon Gérôme is Bonaparte Before the Sphinx[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean-Léon Gérôme was born in Vesoul[2]. He was born on May 11, 1824[3].
Education
Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and College Gérôme[19], a college in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1610[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], teacher[8], graphic artist[9], architectural draftsperson[10], and porcelain painter[14]. Fields of work include painting[15], a method[35] and visual arts[16], a type of arts[36]. Jean-Léon Gérôme was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[17]. Notable students include Vasily Vereshchagin[20], a painter[37], 1842–1904[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[40], specialised in painting[41]; Odilon Redon[21], a painter[42], 1840–1916[43], of France[44], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in painting[46]; Mary Cassatt[22], a painter[47], 1844–1926[48], of United States[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50]; Léon Bakst[23]; Thomas Eakins[24]; and Édouard Vuillard[25].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pollice Verso[26], a painting[51], founded in 1872[52]; Bonaparte Before the Sphinx[27], a painting[53], founded in 1867[54]; Slave Market in Rome[55], a painting[56], founded in 1884[57]; The Duel After the Masquerade[58], a painting[59], founded in 1857[60]; Jerusalem[61], a painting[62], founded in 1867[63]; and Pygmalion and Galatea[64], a painting[65], founded in 1890[66].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[67], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Order of the Red Eagle[70], an order[71], in Kingdom of Prussia[72], founded in 1792[73]; and Knight of the Order of Leopold[74], a grade of an order[75], in Belgium[76].
Death and Burial
Jean-Léon Gérôme died on January 10, 1904[5]. He passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Jean-Léon Gérôme has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
He has been cited as an influence by Henri Rousseau[78], a painter[79], 1844–1910[80], of France[81], specialised in painting[82]; Lawrence Alma-Tadema[83], a painter[84], 1836–1912[85], of Belgium[86], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[87], specialised in painting[88]; Vasily Vereshchagin[89], a painter[90], 1842–1904[91], of Russian Empire[92], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[93], specialised in painting[94]; and Jean Leon Gerome Ferris[95], a painter[96], 1863–1930[97], of United States[98], specialised in painting[99].
FAQs
Where was Jean-Léon Gérôme born?
Jean-Léon Gérôme's place of birth was Vesoul[2].
Where did Jean-Léon Gérôme die?
Jean-Léon Gérôme passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Jean-Léon Gérôme do for work?
Jean-Léon Gérôme worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], teacher[8], graphic artist[9], and architectural draftsperson[10].
Where did Jean-Léon Gérôme go to school?
Jean-Léon Gérôme was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18] and College Gérôme[19].
What awards did Jean-Léon Gérôme receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[67], Order of the Red Eagle[70], and Knight of the Order of Leopold[74].
Who did Jean-Léon Gérôme influence?
Jean-Léon Gérôme has been cited as an influence by Henri Rousseau[78], Lawrence Alma-Tadema[83], Vasily Vereshchagin[89], and Jean Leon Gerome Ferris[95].