Charles Olivier De Penne

1831 - 1897

Quick Facts

  • Top 3 works:
    • A Huntmaster with his Dogs on a Forest Trail
    • A stag at bay
    • Hunting Dogs on a Forest Path
  • Nationality: France
  • Topics explored: hunting
  • Works on APS: 20
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1897
  • Typical colors:
    • earthy
    • neutrals

early life and training

charles olivier de penne, a renowned french painter, was born in paris on january 11, 1831. he received his formal art training under léon cogniet at the école des beaux-arts and continued his studies with charles emile jacque, a realist and barbizon painter.

artistic style and themes

de penne's artistic style is characterized by his deep understanding and meticulous study of his subjects, particularly animals, hunting scenes, and historical themes. his works are notable for their attention to detail and ability to capture the unique character, morphology, and personality of each subject.

awards and exhibitions

de penne's artistic talents were recognized through various awards and exhibitions:
  • he won the second grand prize at the prix de rome for his painting jésus et la samaritaine, with jules didier receiving the first prize for a similar subject.
  • de penne frequently exhibited at the paris salon, earning a bronze medal in 1872 and a silver medal in 1883.
  • he also received a silver medal at the paris exposition of 1889.

    notable works and collections

    some of de penne's notable works include:

Questions & Answers

How is Charles Olivier De Penne's career divided into periods?

The Chronicle of Charles Olivier De Penne is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

Where are Charles Olivier De Penne's artworks grouped by art movement?

The movements Charles Olivier De Penne worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

In which historical period did Charles Olivier De Penne work?

Charles Olivier De Penne worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What was Eugène Delacroix's father’s profession before his death?
Question 2:
Which artist significantly influenced Delacroix's artistic development, posing for him in *The Raft of the Medusa*?
Question 3:
What event inspired Delacroix's painting *Liberty Leading the People*?
Question 4:
In which year was Eugène Delacroix born?
Question 5:
What literary work inspired Delacroix's painting *Death of Sardanapalus*?