Carolus-Duran (Charles-Auguste-Emile Durand)

Style: Academicism; Realism;

Born: 1837

Death: 1917

Biography:

Carolus-Duran, a renowned French painter, was born on July 4, 1837, in Lille, France. He is noted for his stylish depictions of members of high society in Third Republic France. His first drawing lessons were with a local sculptor named Augustin-Phidias Cadet de Beaupré at the Académie de Lille. He then took up painting with François Souchon, a student of Jacques-Louis David.

Early Career and Influences

In 1853, Carolus-Duran went to Paris, where he adopted the name "Carolus-Duran". He began attending the Académie Suisse, where he studied until 1861. One of his early influences was the Realism of Gustave Courbet. From 1862 to 1866, he traveled to Rome and Spain, thanks to a scholarship granted by his hometown. During that time, he moved away from Courbet's style and became more interested in Diego Velázquez.

Notable Works and Pupils

Carolus-Duran is best known for his portraits of wealthy patrons in elegant clothing. However, he also painted a portrait of his gardener, which stands in contrast to his other works in its loose strokes and earth tones. His pupils included John Singer Sargent, Irving Ramsey Wiles, and Kenyon Cox. He was a frequent visitor to the resort at Fréjus, where he owned a small villa. Following his death, the resort named a plaza and a beach after him. Some of his notable works include:

• Lady with a Glove (1869)
• Mrs. William Astor (1890)
• After the Swimming (1899)
• The Artist's Daughter, Marie-Anne (1874)
• Head of a Bearded Man (1862)

Legacy and Later Life

Carolus-Duran was named a Knight in the Légion d'honneur in 1872; being promoted to Officer in 1878, Commander in 1889 and Grand Officer in 1900. He served on the juries at the Expositions Universelles in 1889 and 1900. In 1890, he was one of the co-founders of the second Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and he was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1904. https://Wikioo.org/@/Carolus-Duran (Charles-Auguste-Emile Durand) You can find more information about Carolus-Duran and his works on https://Wikioo.org. The website offers a wide range of art pieces, including paintings by Carolus-Duran, for art lovers to enjoy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolus-Duran For more information about Carolus-Duran's biography and works, you can visit the Wikipedia page.