ChloéJules Joseph Lefebvre · 1875
Academic Art
1875
Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1834 – 1912)
Explore the captivating figure paintings of Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911), a renowned French academic artist & educator. Known for portraits of beautiful women and influential teaching, including students like Tarbell & Khnopff.
Marie was 19 when she posed for the painting Chloe. This is her story. Chloe is a National Icon protected by the National Trust and Heritage of the State of Victoria (listed 1988). She was painted by the French master Jules Joseph Lefebvre, regarded as one of the greatest painters of the 19th century. The work is without doubt the most famous, most viewed and most loved foreign work of art in Australia. The name Chloe comes from the Greek for tender sprout, or budding beauty.
About this artwork
- Title: Chloé
- Artist: Jules Joseph Lefebvre
- Year: 1875
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Academic Art
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: romantic painting, soft lighting art, oil painting technique
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
Questions & Answers
How does "Chloé" fit into Jules Joseph Lefebvre's themes and style?
Within Jules Joseph Lefebvre's output, "Chloé" sits in the Academic Art style, alongside the themes of classical ideals, romanticism's beauty, academic tradition, victorian values, female beauty", national pride", nude female focus.
What is the creation date of "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre?
"Chloé" dates from 1875. The date places the work within Jules Joseph Lefebvre's career and its era.
What are the date and style of "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre?
"Chloé" was created in 1875 as a work of the Academic Art movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.