Frédéric Bazille, 1841 – 1870

The 88 Most Famous Paintings by Frédéric Bazille

The painting that made Frédéric Bazille famous is Bænkere (Sommerscene) (1869); it hangs in the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge. Familie Samling (1867) and The Pink Dress (1864) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 88 works by Frédéric Bazille in our catalogue, these 88 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

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Frédéric Bazille · 1841 – 1870
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1841 – 1870, Montpellier
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Frédéric Bazille: the ten masterpieces

Bænkere (Sommerscene) (1869) af Frédéric Bazille
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Bænkere (Sommerscene)

1869 · Olie på lærred · Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s Sommeridylle: Et Portræt af Ungdommens Livsglæde Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “Bathers (Summer Scene)” er et ægtægtligt udtryk for Impressionismen og en kunstnerisk fejring af ungdommens energi og spontanitet. Maleriet, udført i 1869, præsenterer et gruppebadende unge mænd i en frodig sommerlund ved siden af en lille sø eller å – et øjeblik fanget i lysets flygtige dans og atmosfærens skønhed. Mere end blot en beskrivelse af afslapning og…

Familie Samling (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
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Familie Samling

1867 · Olie på lærred · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “Familieforening” er mere end blot et maleri; det er et indblik i en bestemt tid, et sted og en følelse. Skabt i 1867, fanger dette værk en livlig scene under et stort træ, hvor en gruppe mennesker engagerer sig i samtale og afslappede aktiviteter – et øjeblik fanget for evigt i lys og farve. Det er et stykke impressionistisk poesi, der udstråler varme og samhørighed. Maleriet er…

The Pink Dress (1864) af Frédéric Bazille
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The Pink Dress

1864 · Acrylic On Canvas · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Marilyn Monroe’s “Pink Dress,” designed by William Travilla for Howard Hawks’ 1953 film *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes*, transcends mere costume; it embodies an enduring symbol of glamour, ambition, and the seductive allure of Hollywood. The dress itself—a shocking pink silk satin gown adorned with black satin lining and a large bow—represents more than just fabric and embellishments; it encapsulates a pivotal moment in cinematic history and continues to fascinate audiences today.

La Toilette (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
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La Toilette

1870 · Acrylic On Canvas · Musée Fabre, Montpellier

The Painting's Significance and Context La Toilette, an oil-on-canvas painting by Jean Frédéric Bazille, is a remarkable work of art that showcases the artist's skill in capturing intimate moments. Created in 1869-1870, this painting is one of Bazille's last works before his untimely death in the Franco-Prussian War. Composition and Symbolism The painting depicts three women in a room, with one woman lying on a bed while the other two…

Landscape on the Shore of Lez (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
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Landscape on the Shore of Lez

1870 · Oil

Landscape on the Shore of Lez is a significant work by Frédéric Bazille, an artist whose life was marked by a brief but intense period of creativity. Born in 1841, Bazille’s career was tragically cut short when he died in 1870. This particular painting, completed in June 1870, represents one of his final artistic statements. It is a large landscape that the artist himself described as an eclogue, a term…

The Family Gathering (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
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The Family Gathering

1867 · Oil On Canvas · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

To stand before The Family Gathering is to step directly into a sun-dappled afternoon of pure, unscripted joy. This painting by Jean Frédéric Bazille captures more than just a social assembly; it arrests the very essence of conviviality. One feels the gentle warmth emanating from the canvas, as if the viewer has stumbled upon this private moment in time. The composition is masterfully arranged beneath the generous canopy of a…

Portrait of an Unknown Sitter as a Troubadour (1875) af Frédéric Bazille
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Portrait of an Unknown Sitter as a Troubadour

1875 · Oil On Canvas · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

In this intimate oil portrait, we find ourselves drawn into a quiet, private moment with a young man. The composition is a close-up, bust-length study that pushes the subject toward the viewer through a dramatic use of chiaroscuro. A deep, nearly black background provides a void from which the sitter emerges, illuminated by a highly directional light source. This light catches the contours of his face, leaving the other side…

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View of the Village (1868) af Frédéric Bazille
#18

View of the Village

1868 · Musée Fabre

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “View of the Village,” painted in 1868, stands as a quintessential example of the Impressionist spirit—a movement that sought to capture fleeting impressions of light…

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Portrait of Renoir (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
#20

Portrait of Renoir

1867 · Musée d'Orsay

Jean Frédéric Bazille's “Portrait of Renoir” stands as a testament to the burgeoning Impressionist movement, capturing not merely an likeness but also a palpable sense of contemplative emotion.…

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The Studio on the Rue La Condamine (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
#21

The Studio on the Rue La Condamine

1870 · Musée d'Orsay

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “The Studio on the Rue La Condamine” isn't merely a snapshot of a Parisian artist’s workspace; it’s a vibrant tableau brimming with intellectual energy, artistic…

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Reclining Nude (1864) af Frédéric Bazille
#23

Reclining Nude

1864 · Musée Fabre

Jean Frédéric Bazille's 'Reclining Nude,' painted in 1864, is more than just a depiction of the human form; it’s a carefully constructed evocation of serenity and sensual grace,…

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Fontainebleau forest (1865) af Frédéric Bazille
#24

Fontainebleau forest

1865 · Musée d'Orsay

In this 1865 oil on canvas, we find ourselves standing at the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. The composition is asymmetrical, drawing the eye toward a dense, dark…

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Portrait of Edouard Blau (1866) af Frédéric Bazille
#25

Portrait of Edouard Blau

1866 · National Gallery of Art

“Portrait of Édouard Blau,” painted by Jean Frédéric Bazille in 1866, stands as a testament to the burgeoning Impressionist movement's fascination with capturing fleeting moments of light and…

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Self Portrait (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
#26

Self Portrait

1870

In this poignant Self Portrait, painted in 1870, we encounter Frédéric Bazille not merely as a painter, but as a man caught in the delicate transition between youthful…

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Self-Portrait (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
#28

Self-Portrait

1867 · Minneapolis Institute of Art

Self-Portrait is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Frédéric Bazille. Created in France, this work belongs to the Impressionism movement. The subject of the painting is…

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Queens Gate at Aigues-Mortes (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
#63

Queens Gate at Aigues-Mortes

1867 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jean Frédéric Bazille's "Queens Gate at Aigues-Mortes," painted in 1867, isn’t merely a depiction of a medieval fortification; it’s an exquisite distillation of Impressionist philosophy and a poignant…

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Landscape at Chailly (1865) af Frédéric Bazille
#65

Landscape at Chailly

1865 · Art Institute of Chicago

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “Landscape at Chailly,” painted in 1865, isn't merely a depiction of a Swiss hillside; it’s a distilled essence of Impressionist philosophy—a fleeting capture of light,…

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Toilet (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
#70

Toilet

1870 · Musée Fabre

Painted in 1870, tragically just months before Jean Frédéric Bazille's untimely death at the age of twenty-nine, *Toilet* (La Toilette) is a pivotal work within the burgeoning Impressionist…

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The Fisherman with a Net (1868) af Frédéric Bazille
#71

The Fisherman with a Net

1868 · Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck

The painting The Fisherman with a Net by Jean Frederic Bazille, created in 1868, is an exemplary work of the Impressionist movement. This oil on canvas piece showcases…

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Summer Scene (Bathers) af Frédéric Bazille
#72

Summer Scene (Bathers)

Fogg Museum

Jean Frédéric Bazille's “Summer Scene (Bathers)” captures a quintessential moment of leisure and joy, transporting the viewer to the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence. Painted in 1873, just months…

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Self Portrait with Palette (1865) af Frédéric Bazille
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Self Portrait with Palette

1865 · Art Institute of Chicago

Jean Frédéric Bazille's "Self Portrait with Palette," painted in 1865, is more than just a depiction of an artist; it’s a poignant snapshot of ambition, vulnerability, and the…

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Portrait of Renoir (1867) af Frédéric Bazille
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Portrait of Renoir

1867 · Cleveland Museum of Art

The Portrait of Renoir is an oil on canvas figure portrait created by the artist Frédéric Bazille. Executed in 1867, this work depicts Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who was a…

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Edouard Blau (1869) af Frédéric Bazille
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Edouard Blau

1869 · National Gallery of Art

This oil on canvas work, titled Edouard Blau, was executed by the French artist Frédéric Bazille. It offers a quiet study of the sitter, a French dramatist, critic,…

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Young Woman with Peonies (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
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Young Woman with Peonies

1870 · National Gallery of Art

Holding a bunch of peonies in one hand, a woman with brown skin leans forward, toward us from behind a large basket holding dozens of flowers in this…

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Frédéric Bazille's paintings by period

The subjects Frédéric Bazille painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Frédéric Bazille's paintings

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Frédéric Bazille Malerier fra denne liste
Musée Fabre, MontpellierMusée Fabre Montpellier 23 La Toilette, The Scoter, Petite Italienne chanteuse des rues
Musée d'Orsay, ParisMusée d'Orsay Paris 8 Familie Samling, The Pink Dress, The Family Gathering
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 6 Portrait of Edmond Maitre, Portrait of Edouard Blau, Edmond Maître
Minneapolis Institute of Art, MinneapolisMinneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis 2 Self-Portrait, The Banks of the Lez
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 2 Landscape at Chailly, Self Portrait with Palette
Fogg Art Museum, CambridgeFogg Art Museum Cambridge 1 Bænkere (Sommerscene)
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Houston 1 Le petit jardinier, ca Museum of Fine Arts,
Dallas Museum of Art, DallasDallas Museum of Art Dallas 1 Portrait of an Unknown Sitter as a Troubadour

Frédéric Bazille, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1850s
  2. 1860s
    Bænkere (Sommerscene) (1869) af Frédéric Bazille
    No. 1 of 88

    Bænkere (Sommerscene)

    Alder 19 – 28 · Fogg Art Museum

    Jean Frédéric Bazille’s Sommeridylle: Et Portræt af Ungdommens Livsglæde Jean Frédéric Bazille’s “Bathers (Summer Scene)” er et ægtægtligt udtryk for Impressionismen og en kunstnerisk fejring af ungdommens energi…

  3. 1870s
    La Toilette (1870) af Frédéric Bazille
    No. 4 of 88

    La Toilette

    Alder 29 · Musée Fabre

    The Painting's Significance and Context La Toilette, an oil-on-canvas painting by Jean Frédéric Bazille, is a remarkable work of art that showcases the artist's skill in capturing intimate…

Frédéric Bazille's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Frédéric Bazille best known for?Show the answer

Bænkere (Sommerscene) (1869), Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge. Next come Familie Samling (1867) and The Pink Dress (1864).

How old was Frédéric Bazille when painting Bænkere (Sommerscene)?Show the answer

28 years old: Bænkere (Sommerscene) dates from 1869 and Frédéric Bazille was born in 1841.

What are Frédéric Bazille's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Bænkere (Sommerscene), Familie Samling, The Pink Dress, La Toilette, Landscape on the Shore of Lez, The Family Gathering, The Scoter, Le petit jardinier, ca Museum of Fine Arts,, Saint-Saveur og Portrait of an Unknown Sitter as a Troubadour. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did Frédéric Bazille paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 88 works by Frédéric Bazille, dated from 1859 to 1870.

In which museums can I see Frédéric Bazille's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Musée Fabre (Montpellier), Musée d'Orsay (Paris) og National Gallery of Art (Washington). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Frédéric Bazille paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 1860s: 54 of the 88 works on this page date from then, among them Bænkere (Sommerscene).

What are the first and last famous paintings of Frédéric Bazille?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine (1859), the latest La Toilette (1870).

What were Frédéric Bazille's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Portraits (6), Men (6) og Man (5), among the 88 works on this page.

Which technique did Frédéric Bazille favour?Show the answer

Oil On Canvas: 22 of the 88 works on this page.

What art movement is Frédéric Bazille part of?Show the answer

Impressionist landscape, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by Frédéric Bazille hang at the Musée Fabre?Show the answer

La Toilette, The Scoter og Petite Italienne chanteuse des rues are among the 23 works on this page held by the Musée Fabre, Montpellier.

Can I own a reproduction of a Frédéric Bazille masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Frédéric Bazille

The Brief Radiance of Jean Frédéric Bazille

Jean Frédéric Bazille’s historie er en af enormt lovende potentiale, tragisk afkortet, et flygtigt men betydningsfuldt bidrag til den spirende Impressionistiske bevægelse. Han blev født i Montpellier, Frankrig, den 6. december 1841, ind i en velhavende protestantisk familie involveret i vinproduktion, og tilsyneladende var hans liv fra starten bestemt til et liv langt væk fra kunstens verden. Hans forældre, omend støttende, insisterede på, at han fulgte medicinstudier sammen med sine kunstneriske ambitioner – en kompromis afspejlet i de sociale forventninger på den tid og deres ønske om hans økonomiske sikkerhed. Denne dualitet ville forme hans tidlige år, og dele hans opmærksomhed mellem anatomisk dissektion og den fængslende tiltrækning af farve og lys. Alligevel var det indenfor den livlige atmosfære i Paris, hvor han flyttede i 1862 for at fortsætte sine medicinske studier, at Bazillies kunstneriske vej virkelig begyndte at unfolde sig.

Forging a Path Amongst Giants

Paris viste sig at være en smeltedigel for den unge Bazille. Han faldt hurtigt ind i en kreds af kunstnere, der skulle blive synonyme med Impressionismen: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir og Alfred Sisley. Studier under Charles Gleyre gav ham formel træning, men det var den delte passion og radikale ideer, der blev udvekslet blandt disse venner, der virkelig antændte hans kunstneriske vision. Bazillies økonomiske stabilitet – en heldig kontrast til de ofte prekære eksistenser hos sine følgesvende – tillod ham at generøst støtte dem, og tilbyde studieplads og materialer. Denne generøsitet var ikke blot praktisk; den stammede fra et dybt venskab og en tro på deres kollektive potentiale. Han blev en vital hub for denne spirende gruppe, der fremmede et miljø af eksperimentering og gensidig opmuntring. Hans tidlige værker, som *The Pink Dress* (ca. 1864), demonstrerer allerede et skarpt blik for at fange flygtende øjeblikke og lysets virkninger – kendetegn, der ville definere Impressionismen. Han imiterede ikke blot etablerede stilarter; han deltog aktivt i skabelsen af noget helt nyt.

A Style Defined by Light and Friendship

Bazillies kunstneriske stil, omend under udvikling, besad en unik karakter inden for den bredere Impressionistiske æstetik. Mens de delte deres fascination med *plein air* maleri – at male udendørs for direkte at fange nuancerne af det naturlige lys – havde hans kompositioner ofte en mere struktureret kvalitet end Monets eller Renoirs. Han kombinerede ofte figurmaleri med landskab, og placerede sine emner omhyggeligt i deres omgivelser, som ses i mesterværker som *Family Reunion* (1867-1868). Dette værk er ikke blot en gengivelse af et familiemøde; det er en udforskning af lys, der filtreres gennem træerne og giver scenen varme og intimitet. Hans malerier var ikke kun om *hvad* han så, men *hvordan* han så det – den følelsesmæssige resonans, der blev fremkaldt af farve, form og lys. Han var dybt påvirket af Eugène Delacroix, hvis brug af farver resonerede med hans egne kunstneriske sanser, men han bevægede sig ud over akademiske konventioner for at omfavne en mere moderne følelse.

A Life Interrupted: Legacy and Remembrance

Den blomstrende karriere for Jean Frédéric Bazille blev brutalt afbrudt af den fransk-tyske krig i 1870. Drevet af en patriotisk pligt, sluttede han sig til et Zouave regiment kort før konflikten brød ud. Tragisk døde han i kamp den 28. november 1870, kun 28 år gammel. Hans tidlige død sendte chok gennem det kunstneriske samfund og fratog dem en talentfuld ven og generøs støtter. Hans pludselige død betød, at hans arbejde forblev relativt ukendt i mange år. Alligevel er Bazillies bidrag i de seneste årtier blevet anerkendt og fejret igen. I dag findes hans malerier på prestigefyldte museer som Musée d'Orsay i Paris, og reproduktioner giver kunstelskere over hele verden mulighed for at opleve skønheden og innovationen i hans vision. Bazillies arv strækker sig ud over hans kunstneriske output; han er et symbol på ungdommelig idealisme, ubetinget dedikation og venskabets magt, der definerede de tidlige dage af Impressionismen. Han forbliver en hjerteskærende påmindelse om det tabte potentiale, men også et vidnesbyrd om den vedvarende indflydelse af en kort, men strålende karriere.

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