Virginie Demont-Breton
(1859–1935) fransk målare
Virginie Demont-Breton (France, 1859–1935) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Virginie Demont-Breton belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Virginie Demont-Breton was born in Courrières and died in 16th arrondissement of Paris. Virginie Demont-Breton studied under Jules Breton. Wikidata associates Virginie Demont-Breton with Naturalism, French Realism, and Wissant school. Virginie Demont-Breton became a member of Union des femmes peintres et sculpteurs, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, and Société des gens de lettres. The awards include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar, and Officer of the Order of Leopold.
The best-known works include ‘La Plage’ and ‘L'homme est en mer’. The catalogue has 9 works by Virginie Demont-Breton with free images. The dated works span the years 1881–1907. Works by Virginie Demont-Breton are held by Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris, Musée d’Orsay, and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Wikidata links one work to a movement covered in the chapter ‘Realism’.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include José Gallegos y Arnosa, Étienne Moreau-Nélaton, Karin Larsson, Ernest Laurent, and Sarkis Diranian.