ChloéJules Joseph Lefebvre · 1875

  • Art movementAcademic Art
  • Creation date1875

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
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: academic tradition, national pride"
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: earth tone palette, water landscape art, victorian art
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Is "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Chloé" is tall. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Which color stands out most in "Chloé"?

The dominant color of "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre is khaki (#dcb98e).

How old was Jules Joseph Lefebvre when creating "Chloé" in 1875?

When "Chloé" was created in 1875, Jules Joseph Lefebvre - born in 1834 - was 41 years old.

Who created "Chloé"?

"Chloé" is attributed to Jules Joseph Lefebvre.

What colors dominate "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre?

"Chloé" is defined by an earthy palette led by khaki (#dcb98e).

When was "Chloé" made?

"Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre was created in 1875.

Toward which tone does "Chloé" lean?

The dominant hue of "Chloé" by Jules Joseph Lefebvre is ochre to sepia. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

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