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Girardet, Jules (1856-1938)

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Name
Girardet, Jules (1856-1938)
Nationality
French
Biography
Jules Girardet (1856-1938) was a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his historical and genre scenes. Born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Girardet studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and later worked as an illustrator for various French and Swiss publications. He gained recognition for his depictions of medieval and Renaissance life, often featuring knights, ladies, and courtly scenes. Girardet's works were characterized by their attention to detail, vivid colors, and romanticized style. He exhibited his paintings at the Paris Salon and other major exhibitions throughout Europe, earning numerous awards and honors. In addition to his paintings, Girardet also created illustrations for books, including editions of Shakespeare's plays and works by Victor Hugo. Today, his works can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
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Assets (11 in total)

The Arrest of Louise Michel (1830-1905) 1883 (oil on canvas)
Louise Michel (1830-1905) Talking to the Communards (oil on canvas)
The Revolutionaries of Fouesnant Rounded Up by the National Guard in 1792, c.1886-87 (oil on canvas)
Little Red Riding Hood, (oil on canvas)
The arrest of Voltaire and his niece by order of Frederick the Great (gravure)
Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard) (colour litho)
The Tuileries Gardens, Paris (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
Deroute de Cholet (October 17, 1793) Vendee War: From October 13 to 17, a battle was held before Cholet, which ended with a victory of the Republican armies. The Blancs then returned to the Loire to escape the repression. Engraving from 1888 from the painting by Jules Girardet.
Flirtation, (oil on canvas)
Taking sanctuary (litho)
Reading lesson. Postcard of “The War of Nations” representing a Red Cross nurse learning to read to a Senegalese shoemer, 1915 (watercolour)
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