Charles Gleyre

Charles Gleyre was a Swiss painter who was active during the mid-19th century. Born in 1806 in Chevilly, Switzerland, he moved to Paris to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. He later became a student of the painter Paul Delaroche, who would become a close friend and influence on Gleyre's work. Gleyre was known for his classical paintings, which often depicted mythological scenes and historical events. He was a member of the Paris Salon, and his works were well received by critics and the public. He also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts, where his students included artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Édouard Manet. Gleyre's most famous work is perhaps "The Romans in their Decadence," a large painting that portrays a group of Romans at a banquet during the decline of the Roman Empire. The painting was well-received and was praised for its composition and attention to detail. Charles Gleyre passed away in 1874 in Paris, France.