Jean Beraud Oil Painting Reproductions

Jean Beraud French Impressionist Art

Jean Beraud is a French painter known for his impressionist paintings of Paris life during the 19th and 20th centuries.

In the world of Impressionism paintings, the name Jean Beraud may not be as familiar as his other French impressionist artists, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, and Edgar Degas. However, Jean Beraud’s paintings provide a colorful insight into Paris Society during La Belle Epoque.

Who is the French Painter Jean Beraud?

Born in 1849 in St. Peterburg, Russia, the Beraud family moved to Paris at the onset of the Franco-Prussian war and after the death of his mother, Genevieve. Jean Beraud initially studied law before pursuing life as an artist.

Beraud discovered his passion by painting the everyday lives of Parisians. He studied under the famous French Artist Leon Bonnat. Beraud developed a distinctive style that, although influenced by the French Impressionists, was uniquely his own, setting him apart from other artists of the period.

Edgar Degas and Edouard Manet: Beraud's Impressionist Contemporaries

Edgar Degas is also known for his depictions of Parisian life and is particularly famous for his famous paintings of Ballerinas. Beraud's oil paintings reflect Degas' use of color and light.

Edouard Manet's paintings are often candid depictions of Parisian scenes, a theme echoed in many of Jean Beraud’s oil paintings.

Famous Impressionist Paintings by Jean Beraud

• After the Misdeed (Après la faute): This painting perfectly exemplifies Beraud’s ability to tell a story through oil paintings. It depicts a woman in distress, possibly following a romantic encounter. Beraud’s painting captures the moral code of the time.
• The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Buveurs) In The Absinthe Drinkers painting, Beraud portrays the more casual aspect of Parisian life. Men gather around a table, enjoying a drink. The relaxed atmosphere and candid facial expressions are hallmarks of Jean Beraud’s impressionist art.
• The Wait (L'Attente) Showcasing the elegance and anticipation of Parisian nightlife, Beraud’s painting depicts finely detailed figures with the gas lamps' soft glow, illustrating Beraud’s skill in rendering light and texture.

The Hallmarks of Jean Beraud’s Oil Paintings

La Belle Époque, which translates to "The Beautiful Era," was a period of peace and prosperity in France from the 1870s to the outbreak of World War I. Beraud’s impressionist art offers a window into this golden age, with snapshots of the era’s opulent fashion, leisurely café culture, and busy boulevards.

Parisian Streetscapes and Society

Jean Beraud’s French impressionist paintings often feature the elegant avenues of Paris. His attention to the interactions between people, from the working class to the haute bourgeoisie, reveals the city's dynamism.

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