Jules-Alexis Muenier
Jules-Alexis Muenier was a French painter and photographer (1863–1942). He was born at 2nd arrondissement of Lyon and died at Coulevon.
Also recorded as Jules Alexis Muenier; Jules Alexandre Muenier; Jules Alexis Meunier; Muenier J. A.; Muenier; j.a. muenier.
Jules-Alexis Muenier in brief
- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1942
- Known for
- painter and photographer
- Place of birth
- 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Contents
Identity and origins
Jules-Alexis Muenier was recorded at birth as Jules Marie Alexis Muenier. The authorities additionally record the headings Jules Alexis Muenier, Jules Alexandre Muenier, Jules Alexis Meunier, Muenier J. A. and Muenier. His recorded language was French.
Recognition and collections
Jules-Alexis Muenier received Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour. Work by Jules-Alexis Muenier is held by Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Canada, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon and Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Catalogued works
22 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service. Their recorded dates run from 1886 to 1932.
Catechism Lesson, dated 1890, held by Musée d'Orsay, inventory RF 675. The Harpsichord Lesson, dated 1911, held by Musée d'Orsay, inventory LUX 1074. Le Port d'Alger, dated 1888, held by Musée d'Orsay, inventory RF 916. The Vagabonds, dated 1897, held by Musée d'Orsay, inventory RF 1087. Portrait of Madame Pâris, mother-in-law of the artist, dated 1886, held by Musée d'Orsay, inventory RF 2004 12. Listening to Mozart, dated 1900, held by Art Gallery of New South Wales, inventory 794. Le Retour des Champs, dated 1890, held by Cleveland Museum of Art, inventory 2014.695.q. Rest, dated 1898, held by Art Gallery of South Australia, inventory 0.148. The Best Days, dated 1889. Young Peasant Taking His Horse to the Water Hole, dated 1891. La Jeune Lavandiere, dated 1910. Jeunesse, dated 1932. Pont sur le Durgeon près de Coulevon. Angler by the Stream. Le Repos des Moissonneurs, dated 1907. Jeune femme devant le jardin. The Fisherman. Coulevon vu du Montciel. Portrait du peintre Pascal Adolphe Jean Dagnan-Bouveret, dated 1887. The Young Artist. La Levée des Nasses, dated 1891. Serenity, dated 1894.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 7 named public collections.
Musée d'Orsay: 5 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Department of Paintings of the Louvre: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Art Gallery of New South Wales: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Cleveland Museum of Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Art Gallery of South Australia: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Cleveland Museum of Art: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.
Muenier, Jules Alexis, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.
Digitised editions and texts
2 digitised items associated with this heading are catalogued by Internet Archive.
L'Estampe Moderne: Cinquantes Estampes Originales Inédites en Couleur et Noir des Principaux Artistes Modernes Français et Étrangers, Vol. II (1898) — Internet Archive. Le Retour des Champs (1898) — Internet Archive.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 10 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
Jules-Alexis Muenier studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. the recorded working language is French.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Coulevon. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.
Works named in the authority record are Catechism Lesson, The Harpsichord Lesson and Le Port d'Alger.
Work by Jules-Alexis Muenier is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Canada, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon, Art Gallery of New South Wales and Musée d'Orsay.
Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Chronology
- 1863Jules-Alexis Muenier born at 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
- 1886Portrait of Madame Pâris, mother-in-law of the artist (Musée d'Orsay).
- 1888Le Port d'Alger (Musée d'Orsay).
- 1890Catechism Lesson (Musée d'Orsay).
- 1897The Vagabonds (Musée d'Orsay).
- 1898L'Estampe Moderne: Cinquantes Estampes Originales Inédites en Couleur et Noir des Principaux Artistes Modernes Français et Étrangers, Vol. II digitised by Internet Archive.
- 1898Le Retour des Champs digitised by Internet Archive.
- 1900Listening to Mozart (Art Gallery of New South Wales).
- 1911The Harpsichord Lesson (Musée d'Orsay).
- 1942Jules-Alexis Muenier died at Coulevon.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
- 1.
Muenier, Jules Alexis, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 2.
Internet Archive, 2 digitised items catalogued under Jules-Alexis Muenier as creator.
digital repository · Unverified
Consult the source - 3.
The Cleveland Museum of Art, open access collection records associated with Jules-Alexis Muenier.
museum collection · Unverified · The Cleveland Museum of Art
Consult the source - 4.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q922600: Jules-Alexis Muenier
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
Consult the source - 5.
“Jules-Alexis Muenier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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