The WOW Report

  • WOW Report
  • About
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!
  • WOW Presents Plus
  • What to Watch
  • Store
You are here: Home / Culture / Art / #ArtDept: Frédéric Bazille’s “Summer Scene”

#ArtDept: Frédéric Bazille’s “Summer Scene”

By Stephen Rutledge on April 16, 2017 4:05 am

Summer Scene, Bathers (1869)

Frédéric Bazille (1841-1870)

Doesn’t this scene make you want to hit the gym in preparation for swimsuit season?

Bazille was born to upper-middle class family in Montpellier, France. His father was a rich landowner and wine producer.

In 1862, he moved to Paris to study to be a doctor, but spent most of his time at the École des Beaux-Arts where he painted and hung out with Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Émile Zola and Alfred Sisley.

His work was inspired by the paintings Gustave Courbet and Édouard  Manet.

Bazille is a relatively unknown and underappreciated figure.

Self Portrait 1866

He was killed in battle during the Franco-Prussian War. He was just 28-years-old when he was taken, bringing his promising career to an abrupt and tragic end.

He is currently the subject of Frédéric Bazille And The Birth Of Impressionism at The National Gallery in Washington, DC, up until July 9.

Bazille’s Studio; 9 Rue de la Condamine (1870), Manet. From left to right: Renoir sitting, Zola (standing on the stairs), Manet and Monet (with the hat) next to Bazille, talking about one of his paintings.

Show the love:

  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Art, Culture

More

ABBA! Nick Offerman! Murray Bartlett! David Bowie! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!

ABBA! Nick Offerman! Murray Bartlett! David Bowie! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!

by Blake Jacobs on February 3, 2023 11:00 am

Adam Joseph Reimagines Loosey LaDuca’s Talent Show Track “Let Loose”- Listen

Adam Joseph Reimagines Loosey LaDuca’s Talent Show Track “Let Loose”- Listen

by Paisley Dalton on January 31, 2023 9:28 am

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Trending


#TikTokTrend: Madonna Dancing to Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ Has Fans Kinda Freaking TF Out –Watch

Robert Fux, Farao Groth & Kayo Are Sashaying to the ‘Drag Race Sverige’ Judging Panel

Monét X Change & Bob the Drag Queen Launch New Line, BOMO Beauty

The LOOK George Santos Gives After Being Asked “Who Do You Think Will Win Drag Race..?” –Watch

#80ForBrady: Trixie Quizzes Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field & Rita Moreno –Watch

About

From the creators of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster, Million Dollar Listing, RuPaul's Drag Race, I Am Britney Jean, Big Freedia, and more.

Schiaperrelli! Madonna! Tom Hanks! Kylies Minogue & Jenner! The WOW Report for Radio Andy
Madonna! Joanna Lumley! Edgar Allan Poe! Jennifers Lopez AND Coolidge! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!
Prince Harry! Jennifer Coolidge! M3GAN! Jordan Peele! Randy Joins Us for the WOW Report for Radio Andy!
Rest in Perfection Barbara Walters and Anita Pointer! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!
ONJ! QE2! Leslie Jordan! Our In Memoriam Episode for 2002 on The WOW Report for Radio Andy

© 2021 World of Wonder Productions, Inc | World of Wonder is a trademark of World of Wonder Productions, Inc | Privacy

Copyright © 2023 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in