Bastien Lepage Collection

Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), 1882. Artist: Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-1884)
Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), 1882. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Portrait of the actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1879. Creator: Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-1884)
Portrait of the actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1879. Private Collection

The Ripened Wheat, 1880. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Ripened Wheat, 1880. From a private collection

Jules Bastien-Lepage, 1889. Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. Jules Bastien-Lepage, 1889. Bronze. Garden of Sculptures. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008

Portrait of the painter Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884), c. 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

Sketch of Edward Burne-Jones in a Boat, Walton-on-Thames, 1880-1884

Joan of Arc, 1879. Creator: Jules Bastien-Lepage
Joan of Arc, 1879

Jules Bastien-Lepage, 1879, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Jules Bastien-Lepage, 1879, (1903). Portrait of French painter Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) who fought and was wounded during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. After an etching by Leopold Flameng

London Shoeshine Boy, 1882. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
London Shoeshine Boy, 1882. Found in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1870s. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Hay making, 1877. Artist: Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-1884)
Hay making, 1877. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Communicant, 1875. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Communicant, 1875. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

The London Bootblack, 1882. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The London Bootblack, 1882. Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-1884). Found in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Rural Love, 1882. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
Rural Love, 1882. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Haymakers, 1880. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Haymakers, 1880. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Joan of Arc, Bastien-Lepage, Jules, 1848-1884, Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431, 1900

The Haymakers : Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) French painter. Man and girl, exhausted by their work, taking a rest. In background hay is being gathered into mounds

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Bastien-Lepage: A Master of Realism Jules Bastien-Lepage, a renowned French artist from the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional talent and dedication to realism. Born in 1848, he tragically passed away at the young age of 36 but managed to create a body of work that continues to captivate audiences. One of his notable paintings, "Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), " completed in 1882, showcases Bastien-Lepage's ability to capture everyday life with remarkable detail. The scene depicts a group of individuals engaged in conversation while going about their daily tasks. In addition to painting, Bastien-Lepage also dabbled in sculpture. Auguste Rodin created a stunning sculpture portraying him in 1889 as a tribute to their friendship and shared artistic vision. "The Ripened Wheat, " painted by Bastien-Lepage in 1880, exemplifies his mastery over landscape art. The golden hues and meticulous brushwork bring the fields alive before our eyes. Not limited only to landscapes and still lifes, Bastien-Lepage was also skilled at portraiture. His portrait of himself dating back to around 1875 captures his introspective nature and commitment to his craft. He also immortalized famous figures like Sarah Bernhardt through pencil sketches and pastels on canvas. Bastien-Lepage's talent extended beyond capturing people; he delved into historical subjects as well. His depiction of Joan of Arc from 1879 portrays her strength and determination amidst adversity. Even though some works attributed to him remain anonymous or unfinished like "Jules Bastien-Lepage" from 1903 or "Sketch of Edward Burne-Jones in a Boat" from the early '80s, they still showcase glimpses into his creative process.