Greuze, Jean Baptiste, 1725-1805
Person
Biography
Greuze's paintings are typical for his time and place in that he used clear, bright colors, with subjects exhibiting rather light attitude of eighteenth-century painting. However, he was innovative in introducing a Dutch-influenced realism into French genre painting and portraiture. Through vivid facial expressions and dramatic gestures, Greuze's moralizing paintings exemplified the new idea that painting should relate to life.
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Masterpieces of Eighteenth Century French Art Lent by the Museums of France, September 16-November 13, 1949
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Abstract
A collection of 18th century paintings, drawings, and tapestries lent by eighteen Museums of France in commemoration of the Legion of Honor’s 25th anniversary, presented alongside furniture and decorative arts from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Dates:
September 16-November 13, 1949