Jules-Alexis Muenier

Jules-Alexis Muenier studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. The recorded working language is French. Places of work recorded in the authority are Coulevon. 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.

• Name — Jules-Alexis Muenier • Born — 29 November 1863 • Birthplace — Vesoul, Haute-Saône, Second French Empire • Died — 17 December 1942 • Place of death — Paris, Vichy France • Training — École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts

In 1880, Jules-Alexis Muenier entered the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts where he studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme, now considered one of the most important academic painters of his age. In the latter half of that same decade Muenier began exhibiting his work, first at the Paris Salon with the painting Le Bréviaire, which brought him much acclaim. In 1891, he exhibited The Catechism Lesson which brought recognition from the government, which eventually purchased his work. Many of his works depict his native Haute-Saône, where he lived most of his life. He received the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1895 and became a member of Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1921. He was a close friend of fellow realist painter Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret.

• Illustration — The Catechism Lesson • Illustration — Drinkers, route des Sanguinaire • Illustration — Return from the Fields • Illustration — The Young Washerwoman

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.

Jules-Alexis Muenier is recorded as having received Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour.