Ernest Meissonier

FebJean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was born on February 21, 1815, in Lyon, France.¹

Meissonier began his career as a painter by exhibiting 'Dutch Burghers' at the Salon of 1831.¹

Meissonier exhibited works such as 'Chess Player' and 'The Errand Boy' at the Salon of 1836.²

Meissonier married Emma Steinhel in 1838.¹

In 1846, Meissonier purchased a large mansion in Poissy, known as the Grande Maison.²

Meissonier's work commanded enormous prices, and in 1846 he purchased a great mansion in Poissy.¹

In 1846, Meissonier was appointed Knight of the Légion d'honneur.¹

Meissonier had indeed seen active service as a captain in the National Guard during the June Days of 1848.¹

In 1859, Meissonier received a government commission to illustrate scenes from the Italian campaign.¹

JanErnest Meissonier died in Paris on January 31, 1891, at the age of 75.¹