Jean-Baptiste Debret

Place: Paris

Born: 1768

Death: 1848

Biography:

Jean-Baptiste Debret was a French painter and draughtsman, known for his neoclassical art. He was born in Paris, France on April 18, 1768. Debret studied at the French Academy of Fine Arts, under the guidance of Jacques-Louis David, who was also his relative. He accompanied David to Rome in the 1780s.

Early Career and Artistic Style

Debret made his debut at the Salon des Beaux Arts in 1798, where he won the second prize. His work was influenced by the Neoclassical style, which emphasized classical austerity and heightened feeling. Jean-Baptiste Debret's paintings often depicted historical scenes, reflecting the moral climate of the time.

Travel to Brazil and Later Life

Debret traveled to Brazil in March 1816 as a member of the French Artistic Mission. He established his atelier at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in December 1822 and became a valued teacher in 1826. Debret organized the first arts exhibition ever to take place in Brazil, in which he presented many of his works as well as those of his disciples. Notable Works and Collections Some notable works by Jean-Baptiste Debret can be found on the Wikioo.org website. His work is also featured in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil.

• Jean-Baptiste Debret's paintings are characterized by their neoclassical style and attention to detail.
• He was a member of the French Artistic Mission, which aimed to bring arts education to Brazil.
• Debret's work can be found in the collections of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts and the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.

Legacy and Later Life

returned to France in 1831 and became a member of the Academie des Beaux Arts. He published his monumental series of three volumes of engravings, titled Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Brésil, in 1834. Debret died poor in Paris in 1848. For more information on Jean-Baptiste Debret and his work, visit the Wikioo.org website or the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes page on Wikipedia.