Émile Munier
1840–1895 · French · 30 artworks
Academicismsmooth brushworkrealistic depiction of texturesidealized figuressentimental subject matterdetailed rendering of fabrics
artist bio
Émile Munier was a French Academic artist known for his charming genre scenes and portraits, particularly of women and children. His work often depicted idyllic domestic life and reflected the values of the late 19th century.
what you'll learn
Studying Munier's work allows students to understand the principles of Academic painting, including realistic rendering, idealized subject matter, and narrative composition. Students can also learn about the cultural values and aesthetic preferences of the late 19th century.
related: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jean-Leon Gerome, Albert Joseph Moore
30 artworks
Two girls with a basket of kittens
1895
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Young girl with goat and flowers
1890
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The jams
1891
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The cherry tree
1890
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A tender embrace
1887
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Girl with basket of plums
1875
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The broken vase
1883
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The morning prayer
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The shepherdess
1888
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Feeding the rabbits
1888
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The older sister
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Young girl with a basket of oranges
1887
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Gathering wild flowers
1888
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Distracting the baby
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Girl with doll and dog
1882
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Playing with the kittens
1895
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An Italian Young Girl
1874
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The return of the market
1873
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A happy family
1879
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May I have one too?
1880
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At the fountain
1884
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Sorry mom
1888
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The flower girl
1889
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Feeding new friends
1882
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The reading lesson
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Feeding the doves
1890
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May I?
1881
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The love letter
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Jesus
1891
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Messenger of love
1891
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