Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
1824–1898 · French · 30 artworks
Symbolismmuted color palettessimplified formsallegorical figuresmural paintingclassical landscapes
artist bio
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was a French painter best known for his mural paintings, which influenced Symbolist and Art Nouveau artists. His serene and idealized figures, often set in classical landscapes, aimed to evoke a sense of timelessness and contemplation.
what you'll learn
Studying Puvis de Chavannes allows students to explore the use of simplified forms and muted color palettes to create a sense of tranquility and allegorical meaning. Students can learn about mural painting techniques and the artist's contribution to the Symbolist movement.
related: Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon, Edward Burne-Jones
30 artworks
Winter
1896
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The Bathers
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The Keeper of Goats
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Christian Inspiration
1888
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Summer (detail)
1891
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Charity
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Woman by the Sea
1887
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Between Art and Nature (detail)
1888
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The Sacred Wood Cherished by the Arts and the Muses
1889
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Summer
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Death and the Maidens
1872
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The Song of the Shepherd
1891
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The Sacred Wood Cherished by the Arts and the Muses (detail)
1889
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Between Art and Nature
1888
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Allegory of Charity
1887
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The Childhood of Saint Genevieve
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Autumn
1865
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The Penitent Magdalen
1897
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Mary Magdalene in the Desert
1869
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Hope
1872
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Homer: Epic Poetry
1895
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Orpheus
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St. Genevieve Bringing Supplies to the City of Paris after the Siege
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Cider
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The River
1865
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The Prodigal Son 2
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The Poor Fisherman
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Greek Colony, Marseille
1872
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Children in an Orchard
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The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
1869
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