1795 - 1878

Informații esențiale

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Museums on this site:
    • Colecția Regală
    • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Brest
  • Also known as:
    • Phil. Tanneur
    • Филипп Таннер
    • phil tanneur
  • Top 3 works:
    • Evening- View at sea
    • A View of Dover
    • Shipwreck Scene
  • Died: 1878
  • Nationality: France

A Life of Adventure and Art

Born in Marseille, France, Philippe Tanneur lived a life marked by diverse experiences before establishing himself as a painter. His early years were characterized by adventure, serving as a cabin boy and a privateer until a foot injury led him to pursue other paths. He worked as a musician in the customs service, labored in a cooperage, and eventually operated a small house painter's workshop in the Catalans district. It was a painting on his shop sign, depicting a view of the Catalans, that caught the attention of influential figures, leading him to Paris. There, he was introduced to the Duchess of Berry, who facilitated his entry into the studio of Horace Vernet.

Tanneur's career saw him exhibiting at the Salon, including works such as Combat du Vengeur and Souvenir de Vérone. His talent earned him various forms of patronage, including recognition from Charles X, who appointed him to accompany the expeditionary corps to Algiers to paint the troop landings. He also received protection from Louis-Philippe and Tsar Nicholas I. During his time in Russia, he was admitted to the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, where Ivan Aïvazovski was his pupil. Despite these successes, his difficult character led to the loss of these royal protections, resulting in his departure from Saint Petersburg.

Maritime Themes and Legacy

Tanneur's work often captured dramatic maritime events and coastal views. His life intersected with history through his depictions of naval scenes and shipwrecks. Notably, after the steamer Humbolt shipwrecked in Halifax in 1855, he painted the event. His notable works include:

His artistic legacy is preserved in various collections, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Marseille, the Musée de Compiègne, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Brest. Additionally, his work Vue de Douvres is held within the Royal Collection.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Câte opere de artă ale lui Philippe Tanneur pot fi vizualizate în catalog?

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Există o cronologie a operelor lui Philippe Tanneur?

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Unde pot fi explorate operele lui Philippe Tanneur, grupate pe teme și cuvinte cheie?

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Cum s-a evoluat creația lui Philippe Tanneur de-a lungul timpului?

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In which French city was Philippe Tanneur born?
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Which famous artist did Philippe Tanneur teach in Saint Petersburg?
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Which monarch's protection did Tanneur eventually lose due to his difficult character?
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Which work by Tanneur was purchased by Queen Victoria in 1840?