Constant Mayer

Place: Besançon

Born: 1829

Death: 1911

Biography:

Constant Mayer was a French painter who emigrated to the United States. He was born in Besançon, France to a Jewish family. Constant Mayer studied in Paris in the École des Beaux-Arts and under Léon Cogniet, and followed his profession in that city until 1854, when he moved to New York City.

Early Life and Education

was born in 1829 in Besançon, France. He began his artistic training at a young age, studying under Léon Cogniet in Paris. His education at the École des Beaux-Arts provided him with a solid foundation in the techniques of painting.

Career

After completing his studies, Constant Mayer worked as a colorist at the photography studio of Jeremiah Gurney and CD Fredericks in New York City. He later opened his own studio, where he became known for his genre and historical paintings based on literature, as well as his portraits. Some of his notable works include Recognition, a sentimental Civil War-themed painting created in 1865.

Awards and Recognition

In 1869, Constant Mayer was made a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He had been elected an associate of the National Academy of Design in 1866 and was also a member of the American Art Union.

Later Life and Death

left the United States in 1869 for Paris, where he died in 1911. In his will, he left much of his assets to Jewish causes, including Jewish orphanages.

• Notable Works: Recognition, a sentimental Civil War-themed painting created in 1865.
• Style: Genre and historical paintings based on literature, as well as portraits.
• Awards: Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, associate of the National Academy of Design, and member of the American Art Union.

Some of Constant Mayer's works can be found in the collections of world-renowned museums, such as the Museum École Nationale Supérieure Des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Pembroke College Oxford Jcr Art Collection in Oxford. His legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers to this day. https://Wikioo.org/@/Constant-Mayer https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CHUM-The-Museum-Cathedral-of-Freiberg-Germany https://Wikioo.org/@@/8XXRZR-Claude-Monet-Weeping-Willow Note: The biography is based on the available information and may not be a comprehensive account of Constant Mayer's life.