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      François Meuret

      1800 - 1887

      At a glance

      • Copyright status: Public domain
      • Museums on this site:
        • Metropolitan Museum of Art
        • Palazzo Madama
      • Lifespan: 87 years
      • Died: 1887
      • Top 3 works:
        • Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Marie de Mautesson
        • Portrait of Victoire de Saxe Coburg, duchess of Nemours
      • Nationality: France

      early life and training

      françois meuret was born on march 3, 1800, in nantes, france. he studied in paris with louis françois aubry (1767–1851), a renowned french painter and miniaturist. this training laid the foundation for meuret's future success as a miniaturist painter.

      career highlights

      meuret exhibited at the paris salon from 1822 to 1852, receiving a second-class medal in 1827. this recognition solidified his position within the french art community. his expertise in portrait painting earned him numerous commissions, and his works continue to be celebrated for their intricate detail and realism.

      notable works and collections

      * the musée des beaux-arts de carcassonne, a museum in southern france, features meuret's work alongside other prominent french artists. * the musée courbet in ornans, dedicated to gustave courbet, also showcases meuret's pieces, highlighting his influence on the realism movement.

      legacy and later life

      meuret passed away on july 5 or 15, 1887, in beaumont-le-roger, france. his legacy as a french miniaturist painter endures, with his works remaining a testament to his skill and dedication to the art form.

      key facts and links

      explore more on TopImpressionists

      * discover the musée des beaux-arts de carcassonne: discovering the musée des beaux-arts de carcassonne (france) * learn about gustave courbet and his influence on realism: musee courbet (france) - a haven for art lovers

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      Which artistic movement is often considered to have begun around the year 1800, transitioning from Neoclassicism?
      Question 2:
      Caspar David Friedrich is most associated with which artistic movement and style?
      Question 3:
      J.M.W. Turner is renowned for his contributions to which genre of painting?
      Question 4:
      George Catlin's work primarily focused on:
      Question 5:
      Which museum holds one of the largest collections of 19th-century art, including works by Impressionist and Gilded Age artists?

      Questions & Answers

      When and where was François Meuret born?

      1800, Nantes, France

      What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by François Meuret on ArtsDot.com?

      Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Marie de Mautesson, Portrait of Victoire de Saxe Coburg, duchess of Nemours

      Is François Meuret's work still under copyright?

      No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

      When did François Meuret die?

      1887

      Which museum holds one of the largest collections of 19th-century art, including works by Impressionist and Gilded Age artists?

      The Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Which artistic movement is often considered to have begun around the year 1800, transitioning from Neoclassicism?

      Romanticism

      What is the top-ranked painting by François Meuret on ArtsDot.com?

      Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Marie de Mautesson

      How long did François Meuret live?

      87 years (1800–1887)

      What art period did François Meuret belong to?

      19th Century

      Where is François Meuret from?

      France