Charles Gleyre (1806 - 1874) - photo 1

Charles Gleyre

Marc Gabriel Charles Gleyre was a Swiss artist of profound influence, noted for his pivotal role in the development of many young artists who would shape the future of art. Born in Chevilly, near Lausanne, in 1806, Gleyre spent much of his life in France, embodying the spirit of both cultures in his artistry.

Charles Gleyre's early years were marked by tragedy with the loss of his parents, leading to an upbringing by an uncle in Lyon. His formal education began at the city’s industrial school before advancing to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His career was not just defined by his own works but significantly by his role as a teacher after taking over the studio of Paul Delaroche in 1843. His studio became a crucible for talent, nurturing figures such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley, who would go on to become stalwarts of Impressionism.

Despite his extensive travels through Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, which enriched his artistic perspective, Gleyre chose a life away from public competitions after his early successes. His notable works include "Lost Illusions" and "The Dance of the Bacchantes". Gleyre's commitment to his craft was reflected in the meticulous development of his pieces, often revising them over years to achieve perfection.

Charles Gleyre never married and lived a life devoted to his art, passing away suddenly in 1874. His legacy, however, endures through his teachings and the profound impact he had on the art world. For those interested in exploring Gleyre's work further or keeping updated on exhibitions and sales related to his art, signing up for updates can provide exclusive insights and opportunities tailored to collectors and art experts.

Date and place of birt:2 may 1806, Chevilly, Switzerland
Date and place of death:5 may 1874, Paris, France
Nationality:Switzerland
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting
Art style:Academism

Creators Switzerland

Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti) (1648 - 1714)
Giovanni Pietro Perti (Peretti)
1648 - 1714
Gustave Buchet (1888 - 1963)
Gustave Buchet
1888 - 1963
Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer (1766 - 1847)
Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer
1766 - 1847
Irene Bisang (1981)
Irene Bisang
1981
Albert Steiner (1877 - 1965)
Albert Steiner
1877 - 1965
Marc Sterling (1895 - 1976)
Marc Sterling
1895 - 1976
Fernand Gaulis (1860 - 1924)
Fernand Gaulis
1860 - 1924
Maurice Hagemans (1852 - 1917)
Maurice Hagemans
1852 - 1917
Bendicht Fivian (1940 - 2019)
Bendicht Fivian
1940 - 2019
Lori Hersberger (1962)
Lori Hersberger
1962
Yves Netzhammer (1970)
Yves Netzhammer
1970
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
Albert Einstein
1879 - 1955
Le Corbusier (1887 - 1965)
Le Corbusier
1887 - 1965
Anna Waser (1678 - 1714)
Anna Waser
1678 - 1714
Hans Asper (1499 - 1571)
Hans Asper
1499 - 1571
Urs Fischer (1973)
Urs Fischer
1973

Creators Academism

Karl Heinrich Anton Muke (1806 - 1891)
Karl Heinrich Anton Muke
1806 - 1891
Théophile de Bock (1851 - 1904)
Théophile de Bock
1851 - 1904
Hans Schuler (1874 - 1951)
Hans Schuler
1874 - 1951
Charles-Philippe Larivière (1798 - 1876)
Charles-Philippe Larivière
1798 - 1876
Theobald von Oer (1807 - 1885)
Theobald von Oer
1807 - 1885
Günther Gensler (1803 - 1884)
Günther Gensler
1803 - 1884
Jacobus van der Stok (1794 - 1864)
Jacobus van der Stok
1794 - 1864
Emile Munier (1840 - 1895)
Emile Munier
1840 - 1895
Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828)
Jean-Antoine Houdon
1741 - 1828
Georg Papperitz (1846 - 1918)
Georg Papperitz
1846 - 1918
Herman Kern (1839 - 1912)
Herman Kern
1839 - 1912
Thomas Sully (1783 - 1872)
Thomas Sully
1783 - 1872
Orazio Grevenbroeck (1676 - 1739)
Orazio Grevenbroeck
1676 - 1739
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 - 1905)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
1825 - 1905
Alfred Rethel (1816 - 1859)
Alfred Rethel
1816 - 1859
Claudius Schraudolf the Younger (1843 - 1902)
Claudius Schraudolf the Younger
1843 - 1902