Paul Delaroche

French painter (1797-1856)
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Paul Delaroche
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Paul Delaroche

Summary

Paul Delaroche is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 17, 1797[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 4, 1856[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], illustrator[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Paul Delaroche…
  • Paul Delaroche died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Delaroche was born on July 17, 1797[3].
  • Paul Delaroche died on November 4, 1856[5].
  • Paul Delaroche is buried at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 5[12].
  • Among Paul Delaroche's spouses was Louise Vernet[13].
  • Paul Delaroche held citizenship in France[14].
  • Paul Delaroche's professions included painter[6].
  • Paul Delaroche's professions included photographer[7].
  • Paul Delaroche's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Paul Delaroche's professions included sculptor[9].
  • Paul Delaroche worked as a draftsperson[10].
  • Paul Delaroche was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[15].
  • Paul Delaroche's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Jean-François Millet[17].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Jean-Léon Gérôme[18].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Jacques-Eugène Feyen[19].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Victor Vilain[20].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Eugène-Ferdinand Buttura[21].
  • A notable student of Paul Delaroche was Jean-François Portaels[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Delaroche is The Execution of Lady Jane Grey[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Delaroche is Bonaparte Crossing the Alps[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Delaroche is Charles I Insulted by Cromwell's Soldiers[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Delaroche is The Assassination of the Duke of Guise[26].
  • Paul Delaroche received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Delaroche was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 17, 1797[3].

Education

Paul Delaroche's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], illustrator[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10]. Among Paul Delaroche's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[15]. Notable students include Jean-François Millet[17], a plower[28], 1814–1875[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[31]; Jean-Léon Gérôme[18], a painter[32], 1824–1904[33], of France[34], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[35], specialised in painting[36]; Jacques-Eugène Feyen[19], a painter[37], 1815–1908[38], of France[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40]; Victor Vilain[20], a sculptor[41], 1818–1899[42], of France[43], awarded the Prix de Rome[44], specialised in art of sculpture[45]; Eugène-Ferdinand Buttura[21], a painter[46], 1812–1852[47], of France[48], awarded the Prix de Rome[49]; and Jean-François Portaels[22], a painter[50], 1818–1895[51], of Belgium[52], awarded the Prix de Rome[53], specialised in visual arts[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Execution of Lady Jane Grey[23], a painting[55], founded in 1833[56]; Bonaparte Crossing the Alps[24], a painting[57], founded in 1848[58]; Charles I Insulted by Cromwell's Soldiers[25], a painting[59], founded in 1836[60]; and The Assassination of the Duke of Guise[26], a painting[61], founded in 1834[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[63], in Prussia[64], founded in 1842[65] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[66], a grade of an order[67], in France[68].

Personal Life

Among Paul Delaroche's spouses was Louise Vernet[13].

Death and Burial

Paul Delaroche died on November 4, 1856[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 5[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Delaroche has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Fritz Zuber-Buhler[70], a painter[71], 1822–1896[72], of Switzerland[73] and Charles Gleyre[74], a painter[75], 1806–1874[76], of Switzerland[77].

FAQs

Where was Paul Delaroche born?

Born in Paris[2], Paul Delaroche…

Where did Paul Delaroche die?

Paul Delaroche died in Paris[4].

Who was Paul Delaroche married to?

Paul Delaroche's spouses include Louise Vernet[13].

What did Paul Delaroche do for work?

Paul Delaroche worked as painter[6], photographer[7], illustrator[8], sculptor[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Paul Delaroche go to school?

Paul Delaroche was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].

What awards did Paul Delaroche receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[66].

Who did Paul Delaroche influence?

Paul Delaroche has been cited as an influence by Fritz Zuber-Buhler[70] and Charles Gleyre[74].

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