French, 1826–1898
Gustave Moreau (1826–1898) was a French artist who played a leading role in the Symbolist movement. Born in Paris, he studied at Collège Rollin and the École des Beaux-Arts, developing a style focused on allegories and traditional biblical and mythological themes. He gained recognition at the Paris Salon in the 1860s, notably with his painting "Oedipus and the Sphinx," and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur in 1883. Moreau produced over 15,000 works, became increasingly reclusive in later life, and was known for his reluctance to sell or exhibit his art.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Gustave Moreau · Wikidata Q203828
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