Rosa Bonheur
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Summary
Rosa Bonheur was born on March 16, 1822[1], in Bordeaux[2]. They died on May 25, 1899[3], in Thomery[4]. They worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], draftsperson[7], artist[8], and head teacher[9]. They ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,557 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11]
- Father: Raymond Bonheur[12]
- Mother: Sophie Marquis[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Employer: École nationale gratuite de dessin pour les jeunes filles[16]
- Student: Alfred-Édouard Billioray[17], Clara von Wille[18]
- Notable work: Ploughing in the Nivernais[19], Gray Horse in Green[20], Ten Studies of a Ram[21], The Horse Fair[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Order of Saint Charles[25], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], Knight of the Order of Leopold[27], Cross of Merit for Art and Science (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)[28], Knight of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[29], Officer of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[30]
- Influenced by: Saint-Simonianism[31]
- Sex or gender: non-binary[32], genderqueer[33], female[34]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[35]
- Movement: realism[36], Naturalism[37], French Realism[38]
- Genre: animal art[39]
- Commons category: Rosa Bonheur[40]
- Unmarried partner: Nathalie Micas[41], Anna Elizabeth Klumpke[42]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[43], Library of the National Institute of History of Art[44]
- Catalog code: 86[45]
- Family name: Bonheur[46]
- Given name: Rosa[47], Marie-Rosalie[48]
- Significant event: funeral[49]
- Commons gallery: Rosa Bonheur[50]
- Work location: Paris[51]
- Described at URL: https://www.persee.fr/doc/roman_0048-8593_1994_num_24_85_6229[52]
- Relative: Hippolyte Peyrol[53]
Body
Education
Rosa Bonheur studied under Raymond Bonheur[54].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Rosa Bonheur include Château de By[55], a museum[56], in France[57]; Prix Rosa-Bonheur[58]; and they[59].
Why It Matters
Rosa Bonheur has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] They is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for them include Château de By[55], a museum[56], in France[57]; Prix Rosa-Bonheur[58]; and they[59].
FAQs
Where was Rosa Bonheur born?
Rosa Bonheur's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].
Where did Rosa Bonheur die?
Rosa Bonheur died in Thomery[4].
Who were Rosa Bonheur's parents?
Rosa Bonheur's father was Raymond Bonheur[12]. Rosa Bonheur's mother was Sophie Marquis[13].
What did Rosa Bonheur do for work?
Rosa Bonheur worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], draftsperson[7], artist[8], and head teacher[9].
What awards did Rosa Bonheur receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Order of Saint Charles[25], and Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26].