Charles Thévenin

Place: Paris

Born: 1764

Death: 1838

Biography:

Charles Thévenin

, a renowned neoclassical French painter, was born in Paris on July 12, 1764, and passed away on February 28, 1838. He is celebrated for his heroic scenes from the time of the French Revolution and First French Empire.

Early Life and Education

Born to a court architect, Charles Thévenin studied painting at the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture under François-André Vincent. His artistic talent was recognized early, as he won second prize in the prix de Rome for Joseph recognised by his brothers in 1789 and first prize for Regulus returns to Carthage in 1791.

Notable Works and Achievements

* The Taking of the Bastille (1793), which garnered numerous commentaries, marked his entry into the art world. * Augereau on the bridge at Arcole (1798), the first in a series of paintings glorifying the Empire, solidified his position as a prominent artist. * Surrender of the town of Ulm, 20 October 1805, Napoleon I receives the capitulation of general Mack (1815) showcases his skill in capturing pivotal moments in history.

Career Highlights and Later Life

* Charles Thévenin became the director of the French Academy in Rome from 1816 to 1823, where he met Dominique Ingres. * Upon his return to Paris, he was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1825 and later named Conservateur of the Cabinet des estampes in the Bibliothèque nationale.

Legacy and Availability of His Works

* Thévenin's works can be found in various museums, including those in France. * To explore more of his art, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Charles Thévenin, where you can also order museum-quality reproductions of his paintings.

• View The Taking of the Bastille (1793) and other works on Wikioo.org: Discovering the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne (France)
• Learn more about neoclassical French painters like Charles Thévenin on Wikioo.org: The Museum Saint-Lazare Cathedral (Autun, France)