Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927)

Creator details

Name
Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927)
Nationality
French
Biography
Louis Charles Bombled (1862-1927) was a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life and landscapes. Born in Paris, Bombled studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and began exhibiting his work at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1886. He became a member of the Société des Artistes Français in 1890 and was awarded a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1900. Bombled's paintings often featured scenes of everyday life in Paris, including street scenes, cafes, and markets. He also painted landscapes, particularly of the French countryside. His style was characterized by loose brushwork and a bright, vibrant palette. In addition to his paintings, Bombled was a prolific illustrator, creating illustrations for books and magazines such as Le Figaro and La Vie Parisienne. He died in Paris in 1927, leaving behind a legacy of colorful and lively depictions of French life.

Assets (1595 in total)

The Knights Templar, illustration from 'Histoire de France' by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) c.1900 (colour litho)
Cabinets case
Gilles de Laval (1404-40) Lord of Rais, in 'A Popular History of France' by J. Michelet, c.1900 (colour litho)
Templiers
The caning of Voltaire (1694-1778) by the lackeys of the Duc de Rohan in 1726, c.1900 (colour litho)
Trappers trading with Native Americans, New France (colour litho)
Pictorial history of clothing in France from the seventeenth century up to 1925, published by Larousse, 1929 (colour litho)
Departing for the Crusades, illustration from 'Histoire de France' by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) c.1900 (colour litho)
Viking blowing the horn on a longship as it approaches the norse coast, illustrated plate from a popular edition of 'L'Histoire de France' by Jules Michelet, late 19th century (coloured litho)
The Bucher of the Templars
Les Chinois bombardent les legations (colour litho)
Flemish citizens, fighting on foot, defeat the well armoured and mounted French Knights at the Battle of the Golden Spurs near Courtrai in 1302, c.1900 (colour litho)

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