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Eugène Carrière French Collection

Eugène Carrière, a renowned French artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Puvis de Chavannes, 1897. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Puvis de Chavannes, 1897. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Puvis de Chavannes, 1897

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Paul Verlaine, 1896. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier

Paul Verlaine, 1896. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier
Paul Verlaine, 1896

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Reading, fourth quarter 1800s. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Reading, fourth quarter 1800s. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Reading, fourth quarter 1800s

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Newborn in a Bonnet (Le nouveau-ne au bonnet], 1890. Creator: Eugene Carriere

Newborn in a Bonnet (Le nouveau-ne au bonnet], 1890. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Newborn in a Bonnet (Le nouveau-ne au bonnet], 1890

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Portrait of Jean Ajalbert, c. 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Portrait of Jean Ajalbert, c. 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Portrait of Jean Ajalbert, c. 1893

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Marguerite Carriere, 1890. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Marguerite Carriere, 1890. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Marguerite Carriere, 1890

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Henri Rochefort, 1896. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier

Henri Rochefort, 1896. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier
Henri Rochefort, 1896

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: The Contemplator, 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

The Contemplator, 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
The Contemplator, 1901. This painting illustrating Victor Hugos poem Boaz Sleeping is one of five images Carriere created to commemorate the centennial of Hugos birth

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Madame Eugene Carriere (large plate), 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French

Madame Eugene Carriere (large plate), 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French
Madame Eugene Carriere (large plate), 1893

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Madame Case, after September 1900, probably summer 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere

Madame Case, after September 1900, probably summer 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Madame Case, after September 1900, probably summer 1901. This painting may depict the wife of the artists close friend, writer Jules Cass

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Auguste Rodin. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier

Auguste Rodin. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906); Lemercier
Auguste Rodin

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Alphonse Daudet, 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Alphonse Daudet, 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Alphonse Daudet, 1893

Background imageEugène Carrière French Collection: Armand Berton, c. 1891. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)

Armand Berton, c. 1891. Creator: Eugene Carriere (French, 1849-1906)
Armand Berton, c. 1891. Associated with the 19th-century Symbolist movement in France, Carriere developed a distinctive, almost monochromatic palette suggesting a dream world



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Eugène Carrière, a renowned French artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. From his intimate portraits to his evocative scenes, Carrière's artistic prowess knew no bounds. In collaboration with Puvis de Chavannes in 1897, Carrière showcased his talent as he brought to life a mesmerizing piece that exuded elegance and grace. The depth of emotion captured in every brushstroke is a testament to Carrière's ability to convey profound human experiences through art. One of Carrière's notable subjects was Paul Verlaine, the esteemed poet whose essence was immortalized by the artist in 1896. With Lemercier by his side, Carrière masterfully portrayed Verlaine's inner turmoil and poetic soul. Carrière also delved into capturing everyday moments like reading during the late 1800s. His painting aptly titled "Reading" transports viewers back in time as they witness a solitary figure engrossed in literature. Through this piece, Carrière invites us to reflect on our own relationship with books and knowledge. In "Newborn in a Bonnet, " created in 1890, Carriere showcases his ability to capture innocence and vulnerability. This tender portrayal of infancy reminds us of life's delicate beginnings and the beauty found within them. Jean Ajalbert became another subject for one of Carriere's compelling portraits around 1893. The artist skillfully captures Ajalbert’s personality through meticulous attention to detail while simultaneously leaving room for interpretation—a hallmark trait seen throughout much of Eugene Carriere’s work. Amongst those closest to him was Marguerite Carrère—his muse and wife—who became an inspiration for many pieces throughout their marriage. In Marguerite Carrère (1890), we see her ethereal beauty radiating from within—an homage from husband to wife.