A Life in French Painting
Born in Châlons-en-Champagne, France, Joseph Navlet was a painter who emerged from a family of artists. He was the son of Jean Baptiste Navlet, a drawing master at the École normale de Châlons, and was part of a sibling group that included his brother Victor Navlet, a painter, and his brother Gustave Navlet, a sculptor. After studying under Abel de Pujol at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Navlet began exhibiting his work at the Salon starting in 1848. His artistic output was characterized by a focus on history painting, a specialty that saw him regularly presenting his canvases to the public.
Artistic Legacy and Works
Navlet's body of work includes various historical and military subjects held in several notable collections. His paintings are featured in the following locations:
Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Joseph Navlet?
Joseph Navlet was born in Châlons-en-Champagne in 1821.
In which historical period did Joseph Navlet work?
Joseph Navlet worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Where can I see all artworks by Joseph Navlet?
Every work by Joseph Navlet on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I explore Joseph Navlet's works by subject?
The Subject Atlas of Joseph Navlet is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
