The Life and Career of Jules Dauban
Born in Paris, France, Jules Joseph Dauban was a painter and curator who dedicated much of his life to the arts in Angers. After training at the École des beaux-arts d'Angers, he became a student of Auguste-Hyacinthe Debay at the École des beaux-arts de Paris. His professional journey saw him exhibiting at the Salon annually starting in 1847, where he earned a medal in 1864. Beyond his studio work, Dauban held significant roles, including serving as the director of the École des beaux-arts d'Angers and acting as the curator of the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers for forty years. His contributions to public life were recognized through several honors, including being named a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1868, an Officier d'académie in 1879, and an Officier de l'Instruction publique in 1884.
Artistic Works and Commissions
Dauban’s repertoire included a variety of subjects, ranging from religious scenes to historical events and portraits. His notable works include:
His skill extended to large-scale decorations, including murals in churches and chapels across Anjou and Brittany. This included the canvases created between 1898 and 1901 for the basilique Notre-Dame-de-Délivrance, depicting the epic of the relic of the Virgin's belt.
Perguntas e Respostas
Em que cidade e país Jules Dauban nasceu?
Jules Dauban nasceu em Paris, em France.
Por quais outros nomes Jules Dauban é conhecido(a)?
Jules Dauban também é conhecido como Jules Joseph Dauban.
Como posso ver todas as obras de Jules Dauban?
Todas as obras de Jules Dauban no este site podem ser exploradas na página de Todas as obras do artista.
A qual período histórico pertence a obra de Jules Dauban?
Jules Dauban atuou no período 19th Century. Este período situa a atividade do artista na história.
