Alexandre Cabanel: 105 Paintings (Paintings

Alexandre Cabanel (1823 – 1889) was a French painter who painted historical, classical and religious subjects in the academic style. He was also famous as a portrait painter. According to Diccionario Enciclopedico Salvat, Cabanel is the best representative of the L'art pompier and Napoleon III's preferred painter. His work displays originality and sincerity fixed with a deep sense of respect for the great art of the past. His drawing is excellent, expressive and informed by personal selecti...