Jean-Paul Laurens
1838–1921 · French · 13 artworks
AcademicismArt Nouveau (Modern)Historical accuracyDramatic compositionRealistic renderingMoral storytellingDetailed figuration
artist bio
Jean-Paul Laurens was a French painter and sculptor, and one of the last major exponents of the French Academic style. His historical and religious paintings, often depicting dramatic or morally instructive scenes, reflect a commitment to historical accuracy and a critical view of religious and political authority.
what you'll learn
Studying Laurens' work allows students to explore the techniques of academic painting, including precise drawing, realistic rendering, and dramatic composition. Students can also learn about historical narratives and the use of art as a form of social commentary.
related: Paul Delaroche, Ernest Meissonier, Gustave Moreau
13 artworks
Porträtt av en kvinna
1874
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The Byzantine Emperor Honorius
1880
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Le pape et l'inquisiteur
1882
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L'Agitateur du Languedoc
1887
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La muerte de Galeswinthe
1906
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John Chrysostom and Aelia Eudoxia
1880
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The Tournament
1912
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The Last moments of Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico
1882
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Self-portrait
1876
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Pope Formosus and Stephen VI - The Cadaver Synod
1870
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Hostages
1896
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Les funérailles de Guillaume le Conquérant
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The Death of Tiberius
1864
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