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adolphe yvon

1817 – 1893

adolphe yvon
19th Century
19th Century

adolphe yvon

Born 1817 Died 1893 Works span 1856–1868

Adolphe Yvon: A Master of Napoleonic Drama Adolphe Yvon (1817-1893) stands as a pivotal figure in 19th-century French art, particularly renowned for his dramatic and meticulously researched depictions of the Napoleonic Wars. Born in Eschweiler, France, Yvon’s artistic journey began with a formal education at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of Paul Delaroche – an influence that profoundly…

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1856
first work
1868
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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