Symbolism

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Gustave Moreau ( Fr. Gustave Moreau)
(1826-1898) , French painter, one of the leading representatives of symbolism in the painting , the author of numerous works on mythological, biblical, literary themes .
Born April 6, 1826 in Paris, the son of an architect. He studied at the School of Fine Arts , has been influenced by Theodore Chasseur .

In 1888, Moreau was elected to the Academy of Fine Arts, and in 1891-1892 he was a professor at the School of Fine Arts in Paris , succeeding spot Delaunay.
To his disciples, are Henri Matisse , Georges Rouault, Odilon Redon , Albert Marquet.

Gustave Moreau died of cancer on April 18, 1898 . Buried in Montparnasse ( in the same grave with his parents ) in Paris.