Georges Jean Marie Haquette (1852 - 1906)

Georges Jean Marie Haquette

Georges Jean Marie Haquette was a prominent French painter, particularly known for his portrayals of fishermen and maritime scenes. Born in Paris, Haquette trained under notable 19th-century artists Aime Millet and Alexandre Cabanel, drawing influence from French Realist painters like Courbet. His unique focus was on the lives and labors of sea harvesters, differentiating his work from contemporaries who focused more on land-based peasants.

Haquette debuted at the Paris Salon in 1875 and continued to exhibit there, earning various recognitions including an honorable mention in 1878 and medals in 1880 and 1901. His notable works include "Un homme à la mer!" (1886), "La femme du matelot" (1887), and "La levée des filets" (1888). His painting "Net Fishers" was featured in "Famous Paintings of the World" (1894), emphasizing the picturesque and labor-intensive life of coastal peasants.

Many of Haquette's works are housed in prestigious museums, such as those in Brest, Dieppe, Mulhouse, Pontoise, and Rouen. Some of his notable paintings include "Le Manchon de Francine" in the Musée de Brou, "Pêcheurs" in the Musée du Vieux Château, and "Pêcheuse" in the Hôtel de Ville de Rouen.

For collectors, auctioneers, and art and antiques experts interested in Haquette’s work, his paintings represent an insightful view into 19th-century French maritime life and culture. His unique focus on sea harvesters adds a distinctive dimension to French Realist painting.

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