"Gérôme was one of the most famous artists of his day, yet throughout his career he was the object of polemical debate and harsh criticism. Long stigmatized as the embodiment of sterile academicism, he is now considered to be one of the greatest painters of the nineteenth century. Gérôme's interest in Antiquity, his theatrical approach to history painting, and his complex relationships with the Orient and with the new medium of photography all contributed to his highly inventive imagery. Acquired by American collectors at an early date, Gérôme's oeuvre fired the new world's historical imagination and even inspired its favorite medium, the movies. This catalogue traces Gérôme's unique career and features his major works--from history paintings to polychrome sculptures--thereby casting the nineteenth century in a new light."--Page 4 of cover.

Art of Jean Leon Gerome . ,/ol> Jean-Léeon Gérome was born at Vesoul, Haute-Saône (Born 10 May 1824 - died 10 January 1904 (aged 79) Paris, France).. Immediate Family: Husband of Marie Goupil Father of Jeanne Gérôme; Jean Gérôme; Blanche Valentine Gérôme; . Juliette Madeleine Gérôme and Suzanne Mélanie Gérôme..He studied goldsmithing at his father's hand . Jean-Leon Gerome " went to Paris in 1840 where he studied under Paul Delaroche, whom he accompanied to Italy (1843-44).. Though the exotic, and sometimes scandalous, subject matter of his paintings attracted disapproval, there can be no doubt that Jean-Léon Gérôme was a technical maestro; a master of the spectacular who prided himself on a meticulous attention to picture detail. One of the most famous French painters of his generation, he can be credited with bringing about a transformation in historical painting. He was, however, subject to fierce criticism and controversy (mainly from Realists and Expressionists) who viewed his blending of academic painting with genre painting as falling somewhere between two outmoded schools. Nevertheless, Gérôme, whose pictorial worlds could certainly not be relied upon for historical accuracy, captivated a public that was won over by the skill and theatricality of his art. In his later career Gérôme reinvented himself as a sculptor, but he remains best known for his spectacular historical narratives that were made even more popular through the photographic reproduction of his images." (Courtesy - The Art Story)

An unprecedented reexamination of Gérôme's career and his place in art history.

Artistry of Jean Leon Gerome Jean-Léon Gérome was born at Vesoul, Haute-Saône (10 May 1824 - died 10 January 1904 (aged 79) Paris, France. He studied gold smithing at his father's hand and later employed the skills to branch out to a highly prized artist and somewhat less known for his sculptors Jean-Leon Gerome " went to Paris in 1840 where he studied under Paul Delaroche, whom he accompanied to Italy (1843-44). Gerome excelled painting in several different media and styles. Soon he was sought after for his exotic, and sometimes scandalous, subject matter. His paintings attracted sme early disapproval, there can be no doubt that Jean-Léon Gérôme was a technical master; a master of the spectacular who took prided in high degree of meticulous attention which he lavished on picture details. He brought with bringing about a transformation in historical painting in France at the time. Gérôme, whose pictorial worlds could certainly not be relied upon for historical accuracy, captivated a public that was won over by the skill and a high degree in achieving reality of his art.

The works of French Academic & Orientalist painter Jean-Léon Gérôme (11 May 1824 - 10 January 1904). B&W Edition. Derived from the original full-color impression as an affordable quick-reference resource for inexpensive educational purposes.