Early Life and Training
Charles Gabriel Gleyre, a Swiss artist, was born on May 2, 1806, in Chevilly, near Lausanne. After his parents' untimely death, Gleyre was raised by an uncle in Lyon, France. He began his artistic education under Bonnefond in Lyon before moving to Paris, where he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts under Hersent.
Artistic Career
Gleyre's work is characterized by its
Academicism and
Orientalism. His travels with American traveler John Lowell Jr. to the eastern Mediterranean in 1834-1835 greatly influenced his style. This period is reflected in his works, such as
The Apocalyptic Vision of St John (1840) and Evening (1843), which received a second-class medal.
Notable Works and Legacy
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Diana leaving the Bath and
A Young Nubian are among his early decorative panels.
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The Battle of the Lemanus, a piece of elaborate design, showcases his skill in capturing movement.
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The Prodigal Son demonstrates his ability to convey emotion through his work.
Gleyre's legacy extends beyond his own art. He took over Paul Delaroche's studio in 1843, teaching prominent younger artists like
Claude Monet,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and
James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
Museums and Collections
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Walters Art Museum (United States), featuring works like
Jean Léon Gérôme: Diogenes
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National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne), with exhibitions like
Rembrandt: A Genius and His Impact
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References
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Charles Gabriel Gleyre, WahooArt.com
* Symbolist painting, Wikipedia.org