A Life in French Painting
Jules Vibert was a French painter born in Lyon, France. A student of Paul Delaroche, he entered the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris in 1839 and made his debut at the Salon in 1841. His life was closely connected to other notable figures of the era; his wife, Martha Adriana Johanna Leenhoff, was the sister of Suzanne Manet, the wife of Édouard Manet. Their son, Édouard, served as a copyist for Manet.
Vibert's body of work includes various religious and portrait subjects. His notable commissions and exhibited works include:
Artistic Legacy and Collections
The works of Jules Vibert are held in several public collections. In Canada, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec holds Saint François (?), dated between 1845 and 1875. In France, his paintings can be found in the musée de Grenoble, the church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, the church of Saint-Ignace, and the church of Saint-Ennemond.
His historical output also includes large-scale works such as a ceiling for the library of the château de Nozet, featuring figures like Dante and Pétrarque, and a large altarpiece for the chapel of Saint-Denis in the church of Dugny, which was destroyed during the Second World War.
Questions & Answers
What aliases or alternate names does Jules Vibert have?
Jules Vibert appears under the alternate names Jules Louis Joseph Vibert.
Where can I see Jules Vibert's artworks in a 3D gallery?
A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Jules Vibert presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.
Is there a complete list of Jules Vibert's artworks?
Every work by Jules Vibert on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Jules Vibert?
Jules Vibert was born in Lyon in 1815.
