Alexandre Antigna
1818–1878 · French · 30 artworks
RealismNaturalismRealistic depiction of figuresUse of dramatic lightingEmphasis on emotional expressionDetailed portrayal of working-class lifeSocial commentary through art
artist bio
Alexandre Antigna was a French painter known for his Realist and Naturalist depictions of peasant life and social issues. He captured the hardships and dignity of the working class, often focusing on themes of poverty, family, and resilience.
what you'll learn
Studying Antigna's work allows students to understand the Realist and Naturalist movements and their focus on depicting everyday life and social commentary. Students can learn about composition, lighting, and the use of color to convey emotion and narrative.
related: Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Honore Daumier
30 artworks
The fire
1851
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Waitress
1870
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Young Breton Asleep
1857
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The Corpus Christi
1855
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Image merchant (study for the painting)
1862
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The bookseller's daughter
1855
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Peasant woman from Upper Brittany
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The death of the poor
1859
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Blind woman with child and dog
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The Novice
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Self-Portrait
1852
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Women Bathing
1878
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The doctor's visit - Breton interior
1861
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Rest for the weary
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Gleaner
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Child at a Writing Desk
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The sleeping spinner
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The surprise
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Young peasant girl
1852
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The beggar
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Napoleon III Visiting the Slate Quarries of Angers
1856
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The soup eaters
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Gypsy with tambourine
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Palm seller, scene of city life
1866
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Breton family In an interior
1860
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Scene from the studio
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The Lightning
1848
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Breton
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Image merchant
1862
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Blind man and girl beggars
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