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Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier is one of the most famous French painters. He reached the heyday with his works in the 1850s and 1860s. The passion and enthusiasm for art led him to Paris at the age of 17. There he became a student of the history and portrait painter Léon Cogniet. He had great admiration for the works of the Dutch masters, which he studied closely during his visits to the Louvre. Initially he copied their works in order to learn and perfect his painting technique. At the beginning of his artistic career, he took on numerous commissions for printers to make ends meet. His illustrations adorned various editions of the Bible and works by Ludovico Ariostos and Henri-Bernardin de Saint Pierre. In the early phase of his creative period he also painted religious scenes, as these were particularly popular at the time.
In 1836, the artist exhibited works with scenes from the 17th and 18th centuries for the first time in the Paris Salon. By this time Meissonier had already developed his characteristic painting style with recognition value. The public was enthusiastic about his paintings. Art critics also praised his representations. He achieved the greatest success with his military influenced paintings, which helped him to a great commercial success. With detailed accuracy Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier depicted persons from the time of Louis XIV and Louis XV in his works. The realistic and elegant portraits were very popular with the public. He preferred historical and military motifs. His depictions of the French wars under Napoleon are particularly well known. However, Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier received not only praise for his works of art. The military and often stylized representations were also criticized by artist colleagues. The impressionist Gustave Courbet was one of the most prominent critics of his works.
From 1870, for example, the Georges Petit Gallery added his works to its portfolio. Through this gallery his works reached numerous wealthy art lovers in America, who bought Meissonier's works with preference. He also reached a broad public with his etchings, lithographs and drawings. In his time he was one of the leading artists of classicism. Some of his works were already awarded prizes during his lifetime. In 1867 he was given the opportunity for the first time to participate with his artistic ideas in the Paris World Exhibition. He produced five paintings especially for this occasion. Meissonier was also involved in the 1878 World Exhibition. Shortly before his death he received the Cross of the Legion of Honor, one of the highest honors in France. His son Jean Charles also possessed great artistic talent, so it is not surprising that he followed in his father's footsteps professionally. He also received lessons from his father. Meissonier died in Paris in 1891 at the age of 75. The Rue Meissonier in the 17th arrondissement of Paris was named after the successful artist.
Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier is one of the most famous French painters. He reached the heyday with his works in the 1850s and 1860s. The passion and enthusiasm for art led him to Paris at the age of 17. There he became a student of the history and portrait painter Léon Cogniet. He had great admiration for the works of the Dutch masters, which he studied closely during his visits to the Louvre. Initially he copied their works in order to learn and perfect his painting technique. At the beginning of his artistic career, he took on numerous commissions for printers to make ends meet. His illustrations adorned various editions of the Bible and works by Ludovico Ariostos and Henri-Bernardin de Saint Pierre. In the early phase of his creative period he also painted religious scenes, as these were particularly popular at the time.
In 1836, the artist exhibited works with scenes from the 17th and 18th centuries for the first time in the Paris Salon. By this time Meissonier had already developed his characteristic painting style with recognition value. The public was enthusiastic about his paintings. Art critics also praised his representations. He achieved the greatest success with his military influenced paintings, which helped him to a great commercial success. With detailed accuracy Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier depicted persons from the time of Louis XIV and Louis XV in his works. The realistic and elegant portraits were very popular with the public. He preferred historical and military motifs. His depictions of the French wars under Napoleon are particularly well known. However, Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier received not only praise for his works of art. The military and often stylized representations were also criticized by artist colleagues. The impressionist Gustave Courbet was one of the most prominent critics of his works.
From 1870, for example, the Georges Petit Gallery added his works to its portfolio. Through this gallery his works reached numerous wealthy art lovers in America, who bought Meissonier's works with preference. He also reached a broad public with his etchings, lithographs and drawings. In his time he was one of the leading artists of classicism. Some of his works were already awarded prizes during his lifetime. In 1867 he was given the opportunity for the first time to participate with his artistic ideas in the Paris World Exhibition. He produced five paintings especially for this occasion. Meissonier was also involved in the 1878 World Exhibition. Shortly before his death he received the Cross of the Legion of Honor, one of the highest honors in France. His son Jean Charles also possessed great artistic talent, so it is not surprising that he followed in his father's footsteps professionally. He also received lessons from his father. Meissonier died in Paris in 1891 at the age of 75. The Rue Meissonier in the 17th arrondissement of Paris was named after the successful artist.
.jpg "The Reader in White, 1857 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Morning of the Battle of Castiglione, 5th August, 1796 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Campagne de France, or 1814, Recently Sold for £34,000 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Sergeant")
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.jpg "1814. French Campaign by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Friedland on 14 June 1807 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Ruins of the Tuileries, 1871 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Campaign of France 1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Brawl by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Alexandre Batta, the Cellist, 1855 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A General and His Aide-de-camp, 1869 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_1849_(oil_-_(MeisterDrucke-1426102).jpg "Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, June 1848 (Memory of Civil War) by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Soldiers on Horseback by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-981886).jpg "A poet by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Revolution of 1848: La Barricade Rue de la Mortellerie in June 1848 or Souvenir of Civil War by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Return of the Soldier, 1873 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Mozart Playing the Violin by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A Cavalier: time of Louis XIII by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Ruins of the Tuileries Palace after the Commune of 1871, 1877 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Two Men Talking in a Tavern by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Emperor Napoleon I of France on horseback 1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Musketeer by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Young Man Writing by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Sign Painter, 1872 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_allegory_Paris_besieged_by_the_Prussians_Painting_-_(MeisterDrucke-960751).jpg "The Siege of Paris (1870-1871), allegory Paris besieged by the Prussians by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Amateur Painters by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Napoleon during French Campaign of 1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Cavalier, Portrait of the Artist by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Charles the Great, King of the Franks by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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 at the Battle of Solferino in 1859 1863 (panel) - (MeisterDrucke-187424).jpg "Napoleon III (1808-73) at the Battle of Solferino in 1859, 1863 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Madonna del Bacio at San Marco, Venice by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_1880_-_(MeisterDrucke-216226).jpg "Jena (Napoleon on Horseback) by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1314358).jpg "A Smoker by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The End of the Game of Cards by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Allegory of the Siege of Paris, 1870 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Alexandre Dumas, fils by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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 and his Staff c1860 (see also 62590) - (MeisterDrucke-52576).jpg "Napoleon I and His Staff by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Flute Player by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_Protestant_francais_calviniste_pendant_les_guerres_de_reli_-_(MeisterDrucke-1324915).jpg "A Huguenot by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_painter_Painti_-_(MeisterDrucke-1004866).jpg "Antibes, the Horse Ride. The Artist and His Son Charles by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Innocents and Card Sharpers, 1861 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Chess Players by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_Peinture_de_Ernest_Jean_Louis_Meissonier_(1815-1891)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1324942).jpg "A Musketeer by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Card Players by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-904799).jpg "1807, Friedland by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Swordsman in a Red Cloak by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-993885).jpg "The Wine of the Cure by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Au Tourne-bride, Also Known as Tournebride en Bois de Saint-Germain by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A Smoker by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Polichinelle in Pink, 1879 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "An Artist showing his Work, c1850 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino, 1863, 1900 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Antibes, the Horse Ride by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "An Arthurian Legend by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Young Man Writing in His Office by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1034437).jpg "Dragon featured in the countryside by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_also_known_as_Un_peintre_Pain_-_(MeisterDrucke-961575).jpg "Painting lovers (in the taste of the 18th century), also known as Un peintre. Painting by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A Painter by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_during_the_Russia_-_(MeisterDrucke-1014549).jpg "Traveller in the Wind (Napoleon Bonaparte during the Russian Campaign) by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The House in Paris, from the Boulevard Malesherbes by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Antibes Horseback Promenade by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-220507).jpg "The Art Lovers, or The Painter by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Soldier Playing the Theorbo, 1865 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A Painting Lover by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-163995).jpg "The Fight by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "A Man of War by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_1890_Sun_052x061_m_Paris_-_(MeisterDrucke-972320).jpg "Self-Portrait by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Marshal Saxe and His Troops by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Study of a Horse by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Cavalier by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Musician by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Lute Player by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Dante Alighieri by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "General Desaix and the Peasant by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Soldiers Gambling by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "On a Terrace by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "1814, from")
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.jpg "The Wooden Staircase of the Cathedrale de Lausanne by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Print Collector by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Reading a Letter by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Roadside Inn by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Washerwomen in Antibes by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Grand Canal, Venice, 1888 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "The Return Home, 1867, 1923 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Sketchbook, page 61: Face, 3/4 view profile by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Sketchbook, page 13: Bust of a Man in Profile by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-146425).jpg "French Cavalry Traveling through Woods with Guide, Engraved by Achilles Jacquet by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Le Polichinelle assis by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Staff at Austerlitz, Engraved by C. Coppier by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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.jpg "Halting at an inn (illustration from Cassell")
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.jpg "Meissonier in the Art Annual, 1887 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
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_-_Etser_aan_het_werk_-_(MeisterDrucke-1383427).jpg "Etcher at Work by Charles Courtry (signed by artist)")
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.jpg "1807, Friedland, ca. 1861-75 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
.jpg "Young Man Writing, 1852 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
.jpg "The Chess Players by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")
 on Campaign in 1814 1864 - (MeisterDrucke-72069).jpg "Napoleon on Campaign in 1814 by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier")