Louis-Gabriel-Eugène Isabey

Louis-Gabriel-Eugène Isabey was a French painter and lithographer born on July 22, 1803, in Paris, and he passed away on April 27, 1886, in Montévrain. He was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement, known for his dramatic seascapes and historical scenes. Isabey was the son of Jean-Baptiste Isabey, a renowned miniaturist, which influenced his early artistic development. He gained recognition after participating in the Salon of 1824 and was appointed as a court painter to King Louis-Philippe. His work significantly contributed to the Romantic fascination with nature and history, and he was also a mentor to several artists, including Johan Barthold Jongkind. Isabey's legacy is marked by his ability to capture the sublime and the picturesque, leaving a lasting impact on 19th-century French art.