Louis Janmot
1814–1892 · French · 22 artworks
RomanticismSymbolismallegorical representationsymbolic imagerymuted color palettesidealized figuresnarrative cycles
artist bio
Louis Janmot was a French painter and poet, known for his allegorical and religious works. He is best remembered for his series of paintings and poems titled "Le Poème de l'âme," which explores themes of spirituality, morality, and the human condition through a unique blend of Romanticism and Symbolism.
what you'll learn
Studying Janmot's work allows students to explore the intersection of art and literature, and to understand how artists use symbolism and allegory to convey complex ideas. Students can also analyze his use of color and composition to create mood and narrative.
related: Gustave Moreau, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, William Blake
22 artworks
Poème de l'âme 17: L’Idéal
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Poème de l'âme 11: Virginitas
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Poème de l'âme 4: Le Printemps
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Poème de l'âme 8: Cauchemar
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Portrait du révérend Père Henri Lacordaire
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Poème de l'âme 13: Rayons de soleil
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Poème de l'âme 10: Première Communion
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Poème de l'âme 7: Le Mauvaus Sentier
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Poème de l'âme 2: Le Passage des âmes
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Poème de l'âme 6: Le Toit paternel
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Poème de l'âme 18: Réalité
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Poème de l'âme 9: Le Grain de blé
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Poème de l'âme 12: L’Échelle d’or
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Poème de l'âme 5: Souvenir du ciel
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L'assomption de la Vierge
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Flower of the Fields
1845
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Poème de l'âme 16: Le Vol de l’âme
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Poème de l'âme 3: L’Ange et la mère
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Portrait de l'artiste
1832
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Poème de l'âme 14: Sur la Montagne
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Poème de l'âme 1: Génération divine
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Poème de l'âme 15: Un Soir
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