The Life of André Brouillet
André Brouillet was a French academic painter who specialized in landscapes, portraits, and genre painting. Born in Charroux to sculptor Pierre-Amédée Brouillet and Élisabeth Leriget, he initially pursued engineering studies at the École centrale Paris starting in 1876. He later entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, studying under Jean-Léon Gérôme and attending lessons from Jean-Paul Laurens.
Throughout his career, Brouillet received numerous public commissions and exhibition awards. His work included portraits of various personalities, such as Joseph Babinski, and notable compositions like A Clinical Lesson at the Salpêtrière, which depicts neurologist Jean Martin Charcot examining a patient with several students and collaborators present. He also produced illustrations for several literary works between 1883 and 1903.
Artistic Works and Achievements
Brouillet's repertoire included diverse subjects, ranging from orientalist painting to historical scenes. Some of his documented works include:
- La Violation du tombeau d'Urgel par les Dominicains
- L'Exorcisme - Musiciens arabes chassant le djinn du corps d'un enfant
- Le Paysan blessé
- L'Ambulance de la Comédie-Française en 1870
- Le Vaccin du croup à l'hôpital Trousseau
In 1906, he was named an officer of the Légion d'honneur and received a gold medal at the Salon. His travels included visits to Greece for state commissions and portraiture. Brouillet passed away in 1914 following an incident on an icy road while attempting to rescue a convoy of Belgian refugees.
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