A Life Bridging Tradition and Modernity Marc Gabriel Charles Gleyre, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than those of his celebrated pupils, occupies a pivotal position in the narrative of 19th-century French art. Born on May 2nd, 1806, in Chevilly near Lausanne, Switzerland, Gleyre’s journey was marked by both personal tragedy and artistic exploration. Orphaned at a young age, he found refuge and early guidance with an uncl…