Rosa Bonheur
French artist (1822-1899)
Rosa Bonheur was born on March 16, 1822 in Bordeaux and died on May 25, 1899 in Thomery, aged 77. Recorded occupations: painter, sculptor, draftsperson, artist and head teacher. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: Naturalism and French Realism. Notable works include “Ploughing in the Nivernais”, “Gray Horse in Green”, “Ten Studies of a Ram” and “The Horse Fair”. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Saint Charles, Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight of the Order of Leopold and Cross of Merit for Art and Science (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha).
- Born
- March 16, 1822 · Bordeaux
- Died
- May 25, 1899 · Thomery
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, sculptor, draftsperson, artist, head teacher
- Movements
- Naturalism, French Realism
- Notable works
- Ploughing in the Nivernais, Gray Horse in Green, Ten Studies of a Ram, The Horse Fair
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of Saint Charles, Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight of the Order of Leopold, Cross of Merit for Art and Science (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)
- Wikipedia editions
- 45 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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