Comparison across a selection of his self-portraits and nudes shows how dramatically his style changed through his career.
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Mentor to Gustave Moreau, his brief career showed his brilliance. Claimed by Ingres to be ‘the Napoleon of painting’.
To commemorate the centenary of his death, some of the best portraits of the 19th century, and more.
John Singer Sargent’s teacher, he was the best portrait-painter of the day, and more. He died 100 years ago: a commemoration.
Not only did he help advance the mainstream Impressionists and their careers, but he led the way in his paintings. Happy 200th birthday!
Who or what exactly is Cupid? How did a mischievous and rather obese infant come to represent love?
Born two centuries ago, his paintings anticipated and influenced those of the mainstream Impressionists. He even painted from a floating studio.
When he died young, in 1891, Moreau was devastated at the loss of his friend. Here are some of his surviving history paintings.
How could a woman succeed as an innovative professional painter during the Renaissance, and live to the age of 92?
Second and final part to commemorate his death a century ago, with several of his finest paintings.
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