Eugène Giraud
 | You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in German. (March 2009) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
 | This article needs more citations. (June 2025) |
Eugène Giraud | |
|---|---|
 Giraud in 1865 | |
| Born | Pierre François Eugène Giraud August 8, 1806 |
| Died | December 28, 1881 (aged 75) |
| Known for | Painting, drawing |
Pierre François Eugène Giraud (August 8, 1806 – December 28, 1881) was a French painter and engraver.[1][2] In 1867 he painted one of the best known portraits of writer Gustave Flaubert, now housed at the Palace of Versailles.[3] He also completed a pastel portrait of his friend, Alexandre Dumas, at the height of the novelist's career in 1845.[4] He won many awards and honors in recognition for his work. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1851 and was promoted to Officer in 1866.[2]
Notable works
[edit]- Danse dans une Posada à Granada, (1852)
- Jeunette dansant au Caire, (1866) et, (1869)
- Matador mortellement blessé
- Femmes d'Alger
- Caricature of Jules-Émile Saintin, between 1865 and 1870, watercolor (BnF)
- Le Départ de l'armée de Condé ?, (1873),
- Le Présentateur de bijou au harem, (1874),
- Le Libraire, (1875),
- Le Marché aux fleurs sous le Directoire, (1876).
Gallery
[edit]
Portrait of Gustave Flaubert
Death portrait of Balzac
Caricature of Jules-Émile Saintin
Caricature of Alexandre Dumas
Caricature of Charles Garnier
,_Saintin_-_dessin_-_E._Giraud_-_btv1b105088571.jpg)
References
[edit]- ↑ "Pierre François Eugène Giraud". The British Museum. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Giraud Eugène Pierre 1806-1881". Ary Jan Art Gallery. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ↑ "Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880)". Chateau de Versailles. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ↑ "Portrait of Alexandre Dumas Père". Minneapolis Institute of Art Collection. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
External links
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pierre François Eugène Giraud.
Visite aux Ateliers L'Illustration Journal Universel No. 384 Vol XVI (French)
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
| People | |
| Other | |
  | This article about a French painter born in the 19th century is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
