Jean-Frederic Bazille

Bazille was born on December 6, 1841 in Montpellier, France. He was raised in a wealthy family. His father was a senator.

Bazille studied medicine and after a few years he failed his medical exam and became a full-time painter at the Art Institute Of Chicago.

Bazille was considered to be one of the most gifted of the soon-to-be impressionist and, if he had lived he might would have become one of the leaders of that group. Pissaro described him as one of the most gifted among us.

Family

Bazille painted a portrait including ten of his close family members, involving himself.

Untitled Slide

On November 28, 1870 Jean-Frederic Bazille was pronounced dead after being hit twice. It was his first and last battle. His father took him back for burial.

Influences

Claude Monet

Alfred Sisley

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Problems

His paintings represented his problems.

Odd Facts

Subjects\Themes

• Contemplative Isolation

Subjects\Themes

• Contemplative Isolation
• Nude painting (females)

Subjects\Themes

• Contemplative Isolation
• Nude paintings (females)
• Landscapes

Subjects\Themes

• Contemplative Isolation
• Nude paintings (females)
• Landscapes
• Portraits, both self and group.

Well Known Paintings

The Family Reunion

Bazille

The Little Gardener

View Of The Village