Jean-Léon Gérôme

Jean-Léon Gérôme was a French painter and sculptor born in 1824 and active until his death in 1904. He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, known for his historical and Orientalist subjects, which combined meticulous detail with dramatic composition. Gérôme's work gained significant acclaim during his lifetime, and he became a leading artist in the academic tradition of the 19th century. He was also a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, influencing a generation of artists. His legacy includes a vast body of work that continues to be studied and exhibited, reflecting the complexities of his time.