Jean Frederic Bazille

Style: Impressionism;

Place: Montpellier

Born: 1841

Death: 1870

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, a French Impressionist painter, was born on December 6, 1841, in Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. He came from a wealthy Protestant family. After being inspired by the works of Eugène Delacroix, Bazille's family agreed to let him study painting, but only if he also studied medicine.

Artistic Career

Bazille began studying medicine in 1859 and moved to Paris in 1862 to continue his studies. There, he met Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley, and was drawn to Impressionist painting. He started taking classes in Charles Gleyre's studio. After failing his medical exam in 1864, he began painting full-time.

Notable Works and Style

Bazille's close friends included Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Édouard Manet. He was generous with his wealth, supporting his less fortunate associates by giving them space in his studio and materials to use. Some of his notable works include:

• The Pink Dress (c. 1864, Musée d'Orsay, Paris)
• Family Reunion (1867–1868, Musée d'Orsay, Paris)
• Studio in the Rue de Furstenberg (1865, Musée Fabre, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Bazille joined a Zouave regiment in August 1870, a month after the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. On November 28, 1870, he was killed in action at the age of 28.

Legacy and Available Reproductions

Today, Jean Frédéric Bazille's works can be found in various museums, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. At Wikioo.org, you can find high-quality reproductions of his paintings, such as The Fisherman with a Net (View on Wikioo.org). Explore the world of Impressionist art and discover more about Jean Frédéric Bazille and his contemporaries at Wikioo.org's Jean Frédéric Bazille page.