When did Luc-Olivier Merson live?

Luc-Olivier Merson lived from 1846 to 1920.

What movement was Luc-Olivier Merson part of?

Luc-Olivier Merson was part of the Academic Art and Impressionism movements.

Where can I see paintings by Luc-Olivier Merson?

Paintings by Luc-Olivier Merson are held by Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and National Gallery of Art.

Luc-Olivier Merson · Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

French, 1846–1920

Luc-Olivier Merson was a French Academic Art artist. 8 works are cataloged here, principally at Cleveland Museum of Art. Luc-Olivier Merson was born in rue Gracieuse.

Luc-Olivier Merson (21 May 1846 - 13 November 1920) was a French academic painter and illustrator. He was also known for his postage stamp and currency designs.

Works by Luc-Olivier Merson

Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Joan of Arc Hearing the Voices
Head of a Boy Singing (Study for Music)
Notre-Dame de Paris
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (recto); Sketch of a Sphinx [?] (verso)
Rest on the Flight to Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (recto)
Sketch of a Sphinx [?] (verso)

Collections represented

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

6 works at Cleveland Museum of Art

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

1 work at Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Museum

National Gallery of Art

1 work at National Gallery of Art

Works by Luc-Olivier Merson

Collections represented

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