Who was Joseph Beaume?
Joseph Beaume was a French historical painter, born in Marseilles on the 27th of September 1796. He trained as a favourite pupil of Antoine-Jean Gros and exhibited at the Salon between 1819 and 1878.
Questions about Joseph Beaume
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Joseph Beaume born and when did he die?
Joseph Beaume was born on the 27th of September 1796 in Marseilles. He died in Paris on the 11th of September 1885.
What did Joseph Beaume paint for the Palace of Versailles?
During the July Monarchy of Louis Philippe I, Joseph Beaume was commissioned to paint several large battle pieces for the Palace of Versailles. One of these was Napoleon's Departure from Elba.
Why was Joseph Beaume's painting Napoleon's Departure from Elba withdrawn from the Salon of 1836?
Napoleon's Departure from Elba was withdrawn from the Salon of 1836 following the Strasbourg Coup led by Louis Napoleon. The painting had originally been scheduled to hang at that year's Salon.
What honour did Joseph Beaume receive in 1836?
In 1836, Joseph Beaume was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Where was Joseph Beaume's painting Henri III on his Death-bed displayed?
Joseph Beaume's painting Henri III on his Death-bed was held in the Luxembourg by 1903.