1840 - 1907

Ključne informacije

  • Born: 1840, Narbonne, France
  • Top-ranked work: Le Prix du tournoi - RF 3661
  • Typical colors: neutrals
  • Nationality: France
  • Also known as:
    • Henri Cros
    • Cesar Isidore Henri Cros
    • アンリ・クロ
    • Кро, Анри
    • César-Isidore-Henri Cros
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: 19th Century

The Multidisciplinary Artistry of Henry Cros

Henry Cros was a French artist who worked as a sculptor, painter, ceramicist, and glass artist. Born in Narbonne, France, he was the son of the philosopher Simon Charles Henri Cros and Josephine Thor. His family included his brother, the poet and inventor Charles Cros, and his brother Antoine Hippolyte Cros. Cros received his training in painting from Jules Valadon and studied sculpture under François Jouffroy and Antoine Étex at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

His early career involved creating portrait busts from materials such as terracotta, alabaster, marble, and wax, as well as experimenting with encaustic painting and color photography. He was particularly driven by the desire to create colored sculptures. This pursuit led him to study ancient Greek and Egyptian glass tablets at the Musée du Louvre, which inspired his work with the Pâte de verre technique.

Mastery of Pâte de Verre

Cros became known for his work with Pâte de verre, a multi-colored glass technique. After experimenting with the method in his own kitchen, he eventually established a workshop in Sèvres. His glass works often featured allegorical or mythical themes and were characterized by a rough surface or broken edges intended to evoke an ancient appearance.

Some of his notable glass achievements include:

In addition to his glasswork, he was a recipient of a silver medal at the International Exhibition in Paris in 1869 and was later named a Knight of the Legion of Honor. He passed away in Sèvres, France.

Vprašanja in odgovori

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Pod kakšnimi drugimi imeni je znan/a Henry Cros?

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Preiztočite svoj pogled

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which city was Henry Cros born?
Vprašanje 2:
Which technique did Henry Cros experiment with in his kitchen in 1884?
Vprašanje 3:
Which major work by Cros was exhibited at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition and awarded a gold medal?
Vprašanje 4:
Who was one of Henry Cros's teachers at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris?
Vprašanje 5:
What was the profession of Henry Cros's brother, Charles Cros?