Self-Portrait. 1865 – 1866. Frédéric Bazille. Oil on canvas. Art Institute of Chicago.

(Jean) Frédéric Bazille (December 6, 1841 – November 28, 1870) was an impressionist painter and soldier best known for his depiction of figures. 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... On the western edge of Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, is the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the premier art museums and schools in the United States, known especially for the extensive collection of impressionist and American art in its museum. ... December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Impressionism was a 19th century art movement, that began as a private association of Paris-based artists who began publicly exhibiting their art in the 1860s. ...

Born in Montpellier, Hérault, France, into a middle-class Protestant family, Bazille began studying medicine in 1862 when he met Pierre-Auguste Renoir and was drawn to impressionist painting. Location within France Montpellier ( Occitan Montpelhièr) is a city in the south of France. ... Hérault is a département in the southwest of France named after the Hérault River. ... The French Republic or France (French: République française or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... 1862 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Pierre-Auguste Renoir Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841 - December 3, 1919) was a French artist who painted in the impressionist style. ...

Family Reunion.

His friends included Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Édouard Manet. Born to a wealthy family, Bazille helped support some of these artists by giving them space in his studio and materials to use. Bazille Family Reunion (1868 painting) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Bazille Family Reunion (1868 painting) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Oscar-Claude Monet (November 14, 1840 _ December 5, 1926), French impressionist painter. ... Alfred Sisley (October 30, 1839 - January 29, 1899) was a French impressionist painter. ... Édouard Manet (portrait by Nadar) Édouard Manet ( January 23, 1832 - April 30, 1883) was a noted French painter. ...

Bazille was just 23 years old when he painted several famous works, including The Pink Dress. His best known painting is a Family Reunion (1867-1868). 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Frédéric Bazille's career was cut short when he was killed in action in Beaune-la-Rolande, Loiret during the Franco-Prussian War. Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River. ... Battle of Gravelotte Main article: Battle of Gravelotte Battle of Sedan Main article: Battle of Sedan The French were soundly defeated in several battles owing to the military superiority of the Prussian forces and their commanders. ...