Jehan Georges Vibert
1840–1902 · French · 30 artworks
AcademicismRealismRomanticismDetailed brushworkHumorous narrativeSatirical depictions of clergyVivid color palettesPrecise rendering of textures
artist bio
Jehan Georges Vibert was a French painter known for his meticulously detailed and often humorous genre scenes, particularly those depicting the lives of Catholic clergy. His work provides a satirical yet insightful commentary on 19th-century society and religious customs.
what you'll learn
Studying Vibert's work allows students to analyze narrative composition, explore the use of satire in art, and understand the techniques of academic painting, including precise detail and realistic rendering of textures and light.
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30 artworks
Autumn Flowers
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A state secret
1875
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The primers
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A Grand White Enuch Watching Doves
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The Final Touch
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A Fine Point
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The Convent Choir
1865
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Francois Guizot (after a painting by Paul Delaroche)
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A scandal
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Bishop visits
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The Marvelous Sauce
1890
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The Reprimand
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The Duet
1897
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The Departure of the Newlyweds
1873
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The Church In Danger
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Tea for the Bishop
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The Fortune Teller
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The Diet
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The Serenade
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At the Corrida
1875
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Cardinal, Reading a Letter
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Chatting by the Fountain
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The Wrath of the Bishop
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Reading Rabelais
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Tough Medicine
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A Plate Of Cakes
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Young Girl Arranging Flowers
1862
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Preparations for the Procession
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The Preening Peacock
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Eureka
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