Étienne-Prosper Berne-Bellecour (June 29, 1838 – November 29, 1910) was a French painter, engraver and illustrator. He was known for his art of war. Berne-Bellecour was born on June 29, 1838 in Boulogne, France. He studied under François-Édouard Picot and Félix-Joseph Barrias. He initially painted landscapes and portraits. He worked in photography to support himself while he studied. He also attended the École des Beaux-Arts and competed for the Prix de Rome in 1859. Berne-Bellecour, along with his brother-in-law Jehan Georges Vibert, produced a comedic play titled “La Tribune Mécanique” [1] which was performed at the Palais Royal in 1862. He showcased his works at several Salon’s in the 1860s and later. He won a recompense for photography at the Universal Exposition of 1867. In 1868, Vibert encouraged Berne-Bellecour to devote himself entirely to painting. Berne-Bellecour, Vibert, Alexander Louis Leloir, and Édouard Detaille went on a trip to Africa in 1870, later returning to serve in the Franco-Prussian War. Berne-Bellecour served in the francs-tireurs [ and won a medal for gallantry under fire. His later works focused on military subjects. He also practiced as a sculptor and an etcher. He was named a Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor in 1878.
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ArtistÉtienne-Prosper Berne-Bellecour. (1838, Francais)
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Creation Year1920
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DimensionsHeight: 41.34 in. (105 cm)Width: 57.49 in. (146 cm)Depth: 1.97 in. (5 cm)
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MediumOil
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Movement & StyleImpressionist
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Period1890-1899
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Condition
Good
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Gallery LocationPasadena, CA
