Charles Gleyre
1806–1874 · Swiss · 17 artworks
RomanticismAcademicismPrecise drawingIdealized figuresHistorical and mythological subjectsClassical compositionSubtle color palettes
artist bio
Charles Gleyre was a Swiss artist who spent most of his career in France. He is known for his history paintings and genre scenes, and he notably taught several prominent Impressionist painters, including Monet, Renoir, Sisley, and Bazille.
what you'll learn
Studying Gleyre's work allows students to understand the transition from Romanticism to Academic art, and how these styles influenced the early Impressionists. Students can also learn about composition, figure drawing, and narrative painting.
related: Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Paul Delaroche, Thomas Couture
17 artworks
Oriental Lady
1865
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Madchen Und Amor
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Hercules and Omphale
1862
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Two Women with a Bouquet of Flowers
1852
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Le Retour De L'enfant Prodigue
1873
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Antoine Henri Jomini
1859
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Étude De Tête D'homme
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The Bath
1868
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Self-portrait
1834
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Davel Executed
1850
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Turkish Woman (Dudo Narikos), Smyrna
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Self Portrait
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Three Fellahin
1835
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The Queen Of Sheba
1838
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Egyptian Temple
1840
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The Departure of the Apostles to Preach the Gospel
1845
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Lost Illusions
1843
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