Centaur and lapith also known as theseus and the centaur bianor, by antoine louis barye 17951875, modeled c. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Antoine louis barye decorative artists artist biographies. Barye life and works of antoine louis barye, sculptor, with eightysix woodcuts artotypes and prints in memory of an exhibition of his bromzes, paintings and watercolors held at newyork in aid of the fund for his monument at paris. The life of antoinelouis barye spans one of the most turbulent periods in. Media in category antoinelouis barye the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Buy online, view images and see past prices for antoine louis barye french bronze trojan war abduction of helen greek mythology. Order, from the stone group of four for the louvre by. Catalogue of the works of antoine louis barye book. Aug 25, 2017 antoinelouis barye books, student of nature, painter and animalier, was privileged to live during the times when france was the cultural epicenter of the western world. Antoine louis barye 17961875 son of a parisian goldsmith, antoinelouis barye 17951875 began his apprenticeship in an engravers workshop and continued with the goldsmith bicunais from whom he learned the different stages of metalwork, from melting to chiselling. Antoinelouis barye 24 september 1795 25 june 1875 was a romantic french sculptor. Scholarship in the late 20th century revised baryes year of.
It is difficult to walk the streets of paris, france, and baltimore, maryland today without passing the bronzes of this great master. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by antoinelouis barye. This bronze is a reduction of the initial version of the subject. Antoine louis barye 17961875 france is an artist born in 1796 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a painting sold in 1983, at libertcastor, and the most recent auction result is a sculpturevolume sold in 2020. September 1796 25 june 1875 french sculptor, was born in paris on the 24th of september 1796. Scholarship in the late 20th century revised barye s year of. To avoid potential data charges from your carrier, we recommend making sure your device is connected to a wifi network before downloading. Antoinelouis barye was the undisputed master of the animalier school of. Apr 18, 2003 the french sculptor antoine louis barye 17951875 was born into poverty, had little formal schooling and almost never left paris, so his choice of subject for his art is particularly surprising. His works have endured time and transcend all visual boundaries. Barye life and works of antoine louis barye, sculptor. Antoinelouis barye and the american collector stuart ng books. Everything you need to plan your visit and make the most of your time at the gallery.
Sculptures by antoinelouis barye wikimedia commons. Barye was the most famous animal sculptor of the 19th century and was largely responsible for making the small animal bronze a recognized genre. Antoinelouis barye bronze sculpture reference information. Like many of the sculptors of the renaissance he began life as a goldsmith. Our barye paintings are 100% handpainted on canvas by skilled artists. Sculptures by antoine louis barye bowman sculpture. Antoinelouis barye was the leading sculptor in the french group of artists known as les. Antoinelouis barye, 17961875, michelangelo of animals, february 1965 antoinelouis barye published by marion koogler mcnay art institute, san antonio, tx 1965. He is known as the father of the modern animalier school scholarship in the late 20th century revised baryes year of birth from 1796 to 1795 after adjusting for the shift in year according to the french republican. This first edition by antoinelouis barye, roger ballu is available at bauman rare books.
Antoinelouis barye, born september 24, 1795, paris, francedied june 25, 1875, paris, prolific french sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose subject was primarily animals. The gallery is closed to the public until further notice. He was the first and acclaimed by most as the finest sculptor of the french animaliers school. Summer course in italy by lengyel, alfonz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antoinelouis barye 17961875, charles cordier 18271905. For a half century antoine barye created bronze sculptures of exotic wild animals including lions, tigers, reptiles, and birds of prey in minute detail. After serving in napoleons army, he studied sculpture and painting and entered the ecole des beauxarts in 1818.
He is known as the father of the modern animalier school. Barye, antoine louis 17961875, french sculptor, was born in paris on the. The french sculptor antoinelouis barye 17951875 was born into poverty, had little formal schooling, and almost never left paris, so his choice of subject for his art is particularly surprising. Antoine louis barye was born in paris, france on september 24 th, 1796. Born in paris, barye originally trained under his father as a goldsmith, and then attended the ecole des beauxarts, where he studied sculpture and painting. Antoinelouis barye smithsonian american art museum. Baryes financial woes continued into the 1850s when he took a series of jobs, only. Antoinelouis barye 24 september 1795 25 june 1875 was a romantic french sculptor most famous for his work as an animalier, a sculptor of animals. Antoinelouis baryes animal sculptures are celebrated as much for their technical brilliance and. Barye, fils or alf barye in order to distinguish their works. After studying under bosio, the sculptor, and gros, the painter, he was in 1818 admitted to the ecole des beaux arts. Please call 18005555555 to order a print catalog for this sale. Our specialties include the humanities, with an emphasis on art, architecture, photography, decorative arts, history, periodicals related to those areas. The son of a parisian jeweler, he studied animal anatomy thoroughly in books, in laboratories, and at the zoo.
Antoinelouis barye french, 17961875 was the first sculptor of the french animaliers school, and is considered an important link between 19thcentury romanticism and realism. Antoinelouis barye books, student of nature, painter and animalier, was privileged to live during the times when france was the cultural epicenter of the western world. Barye began his career as a goldsmith and studied under sculptor francoisjoseph bosio and painter baron antoine jean gros. Antoine louis barye 17951875, sculpteur animalier et. Antoinelouis barye paris, 1795 paris, 1875 lion and snake. Antoinelouis barye lived his entire life in paris and may never have left france. Antoine louis barye was acclaimed by most authorities as the finest sculptor of the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antoine louis barye books online. Antoine louis barye, sculptor of romantic realism, glenn f.
Antoinelouis barye was a french sculptor working in the animalier style. The lion is the supreme example of a monarchic animal, a symbol of force and courage. Mullen books maintains a very active computerized inventory which grows by 2300 titles per week. Alfred barye le fils or alf barye paris, france, 21 january 1839 paris, france, 1882 was a french sculptor, of the belle epoque, pupil of his father the artist antoinelouis barye. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Referred to as the michelangelo of the menagerie by critic theophile gautier, antoinelouis barye was about sixty when he posed for nadar. Antoine louis barye 17961875, french sculptor, was born in paris on the 24th of september 1796. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Life and works of antoine louis barye, sculptor, with eightysix woodcuts, artotypes and prints in memory of an exhibition of his bronzes, paintings, and watercolors held in new york in aid of the fund for his monument in paris 1889. See more ideas about lion sculpture, sculpture and statue. Folio by 18 inches, contemporary full brown morocco gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, top. View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues. Son of a parisian goldsmith, antoinelouis barye 17951875 began his apprenticeship in an engravers workshop and continued with the goldsmith bicunais from whom he learned the different stages of metalwork, from melting to chiselling. From this hard apprenticeship, he retained the precision of line and the sharpness of drawing. Barye life and works of antoine louis barye, sculptor, with. Antoinelouis barye was initially trained in goldsmithing, his fathers occupation. Bronze gallery special exhibit antoine louis barye.
Media in category sculptures by antoine louis barye the following 200 files are in this category, out of 393 total. Antoinelouis barye candelabra with three branches, chains, and a stork finial walters 27171, 27172 group. In 1818 he was admitted to the ecole des beaux arts. Antoine louis barye was the earliest and most famous of the french animalier school, renowned for his studies of wild animals in a way which was both romantic and less inhibited than many of his successors. When a lion died, he and eugene delacroix dissected it. Barye life and works of antoine louis barye, sculptor, with eightysix woodcuts artotypes and prints in memory of an exhibition of his bromzes, paintings and watercolors held at newyork in aid of the fund for his monument at paris author. All public events are canceled through monday, september 7, 2020. Antoinelouis barye paintings oil paintings fine art. Antoine louis barye 1796 1875 was born in paris, france on september 24 th 1796. With eightsix wood cuts artotypes and prints, in memory of an exhibition of his bronzes. Included in baryes oeuvre were animalier bronzes as well as oriental subjects. This sculpture is thus also a tribute to the july monarchy and king louis philippe, at a time when there was widespread discontent with the regime established after the july revolution 1830. The life of antoine louis barye is well documented in the following books.
Antoinelouis barye angelique et roger musee dorsay. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by antoine louis barye. Antoinelouis barye september 24, 1796 june 25, 1875 was a french sculptor. Walters in 1875, an order to supply the corcoran gallery. Son of a parisian goldsmith, antoine louis barye 17951875 began his apprenticeship in an engravers workshop and continued with the goldsmith bicunais from whom he learned the different stages of metalwork, from melting to chiselling. A monument to antoine louis barye the magazine antiques. Order, from the stone group of four for the louvre by antoinelouis barye, 1854, musee du louvre more information find this pin and more on classic art by ego. Antoinelouis barye biography antoinelouis barye on artnet. Richelieu wing lower ground floor cour puget room 105. His work is almost exclusively studies of wild animals but he also produced equestrian groups as. Order, mount vernon place, baltimore, maryland, usa. The french sculptor antoinelouis barye 17951875 was born into poverty, had little formal schooling and almost never left paris, so his choice of subject for his art is particularly surprising.
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