Giovanni Boldini
1842–1931 · Italian · 30 artworks
RealismImpressionismImpastoDynamic brushworkAsymmetrical compositionEmphasis on line and movementUse of vibrant colors
artist bio
Giovanni Boldini was an Italian genre and portrait painter who lived and worked in Paris for most of his career. Known for his spirited and vivacious portraits, he captured the Belle Époque society with a distinctive, energetic style.
what you'll learn
Studying Boldini's work allows students to explore the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing movement and personality in portraiture. Students can learn about dynamic composition and the use of expressive brushstrokes to convey energy and elegance.
related: John Singer Sargent, Edgar Degas, James Tissot
30 artworks
The Gardeners of the Veil Picard
1897
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Crossing the Street
1875
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Willy
1905
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Portrait of Gladys Deacon
1908
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Henri Rochefort
1882
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Portrait of Mlle de Gillespie - La Dame de Biarritz
1912
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The Collonade in Versailles
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Portrait of Madame E. L. Doyen
1910
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Madame Georges Hugo and her son Jean
1898
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Diego Martelli in Castiglioncello
1866
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Portrait of Rita de Acosta Lydig
1911
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The little green door
1873
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Statue in the Park of Versailles
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Portrait of Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
1886
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Portrait of the Painter Joaquin Araujo Ruano
1882
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Medici`s Portrait
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The Last Look in the Mirror
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Portrait of a Spanish general (Esteban de Saravalle de Assereto)
1867
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Portrait of Sem (Georges Goursat)
1901
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La Grand Rue in Combes-la-Ville
1873
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The Countess Ritzer
1894
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Duke Marlborough Singer Sargent and Family
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Portrait Of The Artis Lawrence Alexander Harrison
1902
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The love letter
1873
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Portrait of Diego Martelli
1865
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Lady with a Black Hat
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Place Clichy
1874
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Self Portrait
1911
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The Lady in Pink (Portrait of Olivia Concha de Fontecilla)
1916
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Adolf Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel
1895
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