Jules-Alexis Muenier

Jules-Alexis Muenier(French pronunciation:[ʒylz‿alɛksimɥənje];29 November 1863 – 17 December 1942) was a French painter and photographer.

Jules-Alexis Muenier
Jules-Alexis Muenier
Born	(1863-11-29)29 November 1863 Vesoul,Haute-Saône,Second French Empire
Died	17 December 1942(1942-12-17)(aged 79) Paris,Vichy France
Nationality	French
Education	École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts

Biography

In 1880, Jules-Alexis Muenier entered theÉcole nationale supérieure des Beaux-Artswhere he studied underJean-Léon Gérôme,now considered one of the most important academic painters of his age. In the latter half of that same decade Muenier began exhibiting his work, first at theParis Salonwith the paintingLe Bréviaire,which brought him much acclaim. In 1891, he exhibitedThe Catechism Lessonwhich brought recognition from the government, which eventually purchased his work.

Many of his works depict his nativeHaute-Saône,where he lived most of his life. He received theChevalier de la Légion d'honneurin 1895 and became a member ofAcadémie des Beaux-Artsin 1921. He was a close friend of fellow realist painterPascal Dagnan-Bouveret.

Gallery

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  "The Catechism Lesson"
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  "Drinkers, route des Sanguinaires"
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  "Return from the Fields"
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  "The Young Washerwoman"

External links

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