The Life and Artistic Practice of Auguste Bigand
Born in Champlan, France, Auguste Bigand was a French painter who studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. During his education, he was a student of Pierre-Narcisse Guérin and Louis Hersent. His artistic journey included a period in Italy, where he reunited with Guérin. In 1827, he contributed to the execution of a large ceiling in the Palais du Louvre under the direction of Merry-Joseph Blondel.
Bigand was deeply connected to the city of Avignon, where he was integrated into local life and became a member of the Société savante l'Athénée de Vaucluse. He was also a teacher to the painter Émile Lambinet. Beyond his studio, he served as a municipal councilor and a captain of the National Guard. He made numerous donations to the Musée Calvet in Avignon, including a plaster bust of himself created by Dantan le jeune.
Themes and Subject Matter
The works of Auguste Bigand encompass a variety of genres, including religious subjects, portraits, still lifes, and genre scenes. He achieved notable success with ecclesiastical clientele, and many of his religious works were exhibited at the Salons. His portfolio includes diverse subjects such as:
His technical approach was noted by contemporary observers, such as Charles Baudelaire, who commented on his use of color in works like Les derniers instants de Néron.
Perguntas e Respostas
Existe uma cronologia da carreira de Auguste Bigand?
A trajetória de Auguste Bigand desenrola-se período a período na página Linha do tempo do artista: uma linha do tempo horizontal das obras, agrupadas em capítulos por fases da carreira.
Qual é o nível de popularidade das obras de Auguste Bigand?
Existe uma página de Estatísticas para Auguste Bigand, apresentando estatísticas sobre as obras do artista no este site.
Onde e quando nasceu Auguste Bigand?
Auguste Bigand nasceu em Champlan, em 1803.
Como posso ver todas as obras de Auguste Bigand?
Todas as obras de Auguste Bigand no este site podem ser exploradas na página de Todas as obras do artista.
