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Frédéric Bazille, born December 6, 1841 – died November 28, 1870, was an Impressionist painter and soldier.Born in Montpellier, Hérault, France, into a middle-class Protestant family, Bazille began studying medicine in 1862, when he met Pierre-Auguste Renoir and was drawn to the Impressionist movement.
Bazille is best known for his depiction of figures and was only 23 years old when he painted several famous works such as The Pink Dress. His most famous work is a Family Reunion ( 1867- 1868). His friends included Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Edouard Manet. Born to a wealthy family, Bazille was able to support some of these artists, giving them space in his studio and materials to use.
Frédéric Bazille's career was cut short, when he was killed in action in Beaune-la-Rolande , LoiretLoiret Details Information Number45 Region Centre Prefecture Orleans Subprefecture Montargis Pithiviers Population Total ( 1999) Density Ranked 35th 618,126 91 /km² Area 6,775 km² Arrondissements 3 Cantons 41 Communes 334 President of the general councilX during the Franco-Prussian WarMars-la-Tour, August 16, 1870 The Franco-Prussian War ( July 19, 1870 May 10, 1871) was waged between the Empire of France and the Prussian led North German Confederation allied with the south German states of Baden, Bavaria and Wurttemberg. The conflict.
Bazille, Frédéric
Bazille, Frédéric
Bazille, Frédéric
