Page loaded successfully. Showing keywords for Georges Jules Victor Clairin.
Artist Keywords
Keywords page for Georges Jules Victor Clairin ((1843 - 1919)), known for Painting. Showing associated keywords and tags.
Georges Jules Victor Clairin KEYWORDS
1843 - 1919. Known for: Painting.
French, 1843-1919. Georges Clairin was a student of Isidore Pils and Picot. In addition to being a well-known portraitist, Clairin also completed numerous decorative commissions for public buildings:... Read full biography
French, 1843-1919. Georges Clairin was a student of Isidore Pils and Picot. In addition to being a well-known portraitist, Clairin also completed numerous decorative commissions for public buildings: the theatres in Tours and Cherbourg, the Opéra in Monte Carlo, as well as the Opéra, Sorbonne,... Read full biography
French, 1843-1919. Georges Clairin was a student of Isidore Pils and Picot. In addition to being a well-known portraitist, Clairin also completed numerous decorative commissions for public buildings: the theatres in Tours and Cherbourg, the Opéra in Monte Carlo, as well as the Opéra, Sorbonne, Hôtel de Ville and Bourse du Commerce in Paris. Clairin was awarded a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and made an Officer of the Legion of Honor in 1897. Georges Clairin is best... Read full biography
French, 1843-1919. Georges Clairin was a student of Isidore Pils and Picot. In addition to being a well-known portraitist, Clairin also completed numerous decorative commissions for public buildings: the theatres in Tours and Cherbourg, the Opéra in Monte Carlo, as well as the Opéra, Sorbonne, Hôtel de Ville and Bourse du Commerce in Paris. Clairin was awarded a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and made an Officer of the Legion of Honor in 1897. Georges Clairin is best remembered for his numerous portraits of Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress of the late 19th century. A close friend and confidant of the actress, Clairin completed both intimate views of Sarah at home and more official paintings of her playing... Read full biography
French, 1843-1919. Georges Clairin was a student of Isidore Pils and Picot. In addition to being a well-known portraitist, Clairin also completed numerous decorative commissions for public buildings: the theatres in Tours and Cherbourg, the Opéra in Monte Carlo, as well as the Opéra, Sorbonne, Hôtel de Ville and Bourse du Commerce in Paris. Clairin was awarded a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and made an Officer of the Legion of Honor in 1897. Georges Clairin is best remembered for his numerous portraits of Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress of the late 19th century. A close friend and confidant of the actress, Clairin completed both intimate views of Sarah at home and more official paintings of her playing specific roles. The present work depicts Bernhardt in the role of Mélisande in Edmond Rostand's Princesse Lointaine, fir... Read full biography
Georges Jules Victor Clairin - Artist Info
About Georges Jules Victor Clairin: Keywords
Keywords (6)
Art Method
- •Easel Painting