Jean Lecomte du Nouÿ
1842–1923 · French · 13 artworks
AcademicismOrientalismRomanticismPrecise detailHistorical and exotic subject matterDramatic lightingSmooth brushworkNarrative composition
artist bio
Jean Lecomte du Nouÿ was a French painter known for his Orientalist and Academic style. He meticulously recreated historical and exotic scenes with a focus on detail and narrative.
what you'll learn
Studying Lecomte du Nouÿ's work allows students to understand the techniques of Academic painting, including precise rendering and dramatic composition, while also exploring the themes and stereotypes present in Orientalist art.
related: Jean-Leon Gerome, Gustave Boulanger
13 artworks
Judith
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The Summoning of Neptune
1866
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Christian Women at the Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem
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Demosthenes Practicing Oratory
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Evening Prayer in Tangiers
1879
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Mademoiselle De Maupinmademoiselle De Maupin
1902
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Demosthenes Practising His Oratory
1870
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The Opium Smoker
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The Supper of Beaucaire, 28 July 1793
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The Pathway of Life; Intended to Lead the Young and the Old into Paths of Happiness, and to Prepare Them for a Holy Companionship with Him Whose Kingdom is as Boundless as His Love
1894
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The White Slave
1888
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A Eunuch's Dream
1874
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The Reading of the Bible by the Rabbis - a Souvenir of Morocco
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