Théodore Rousseau

French painter (1812–1867)
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Théodore Rousseau
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Théodore Rousseau

Summary

Théodore Rousseau is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1812[3]. He passed away in Barbizon[4]. He died on December 22, 1867[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and visual artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Théodore Rousseau's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Théodore Rousseau passed away in Barbizon[4].
  • Théodore Rousseau was born on April 15, 1812[3].
  • Théodore Rousseau died on December 22, 1867[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of Chailly-en-Bière[12].
  • Théodore Rousseau held citizenship in France[13].
  • Théodore Rousseau worked as a painter[6].
  • Théodore Rousseau's professions included photographer[7].
  • Théodore Rousseau's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Théodore Rousseau's professions included printmaker[9].
  • Théodore Rousseau's professions included visual artist[10].
  • Théodore Rousseau worked as a graphic artist[14].
  • Théodore Rousseau's field of work was visual arts[15].
  • A notable student of Théodore Rousseau was Célestin Leroux[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Théodore Rousseau is Les Chênes d'Apremont[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Théodore Rousseau is Le Printemps[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Théodore Rousseau is La Gorge aux Loups[19].
  • Théodore Rousseau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Théodore Rousseau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Théodore Rousseau was a member of Barbizon school[22].
  • Théodore Rousseau was influenced by John Constable[23].
  • Théodore Rousseau was influenced by Richard Parkes Bonington[24].
  • Théodore Rousseau was influenced by Caspar David Friedrich[25].
  • Théodore Rousseau is recorded as male[26].
  • Théodore Rousseau's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Théodore Rousseau's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 15, 1812[3].

Education

Studied under Jean-Charles-Joseph Rémond[28], a painter[29], 1795–1875[30], of France[31], awarded the Prix de Rome[32] and Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin[33], a painter[34], 1751–1820[35], of France[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], visual artist[10], and graphic artist[14]. Théodore Rousseau's field of work was visual arts[15]. A notable student of him was Célestin Leroux[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Les Chênes d'Apremont[17], a painting[37], founded in 1850[38]; Le Printemps[18], a painting[39], founded in 1852[40]; and La Gorge aux Loups[19], a painting[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1850[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[44], in France[45] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[46], in France[47].

Death and Burial

Théodore Rousseau died on December 22, 1867[5]. He passed away in Barbizon[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[48]. He is buried at cemetery of Chailly-en-Bière[12].

Why It Matters

Théodore Rousseau ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

He has been cited as an influence by Nicolae Grigorescu[51], a painter[52], 1838–1907[53], of Romania[54]; Théodore Baron[55], a painter[56], 1840–1899[57], of Belgium[58]; and Hulda Guzmán[59], a visual artist[60], b. 1984[61], of Dominican Republic[62].

FAQs

Where was Théodore Rousseau born?

Born in Paris[2], Théodore Rousseau…

Where did Théodore Rousseau die?

Théodore Rousseau passed away in Barbizon[4].

What did Théodore Rousseau do for work?

Théodore Rousseau worked as painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and visual artist[10].

What awards did Théodore Rousseau receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

Who did Théodore Rousseau influence?

Théodore Rousseau has been cited as an influence by Nicolae Grigorescu[51], Théodore Baron[55], and Hulda Guzmán[59].

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  20. [23] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Q126683372. wikidata.org.
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  27. [28] . Q126683372. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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