Frédéric Bazille

(Jean) Frédéric Bazille (December 6, 1841 – November 28, 1870) was an impressionist painter and soldier best known for his depiction of figures.

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December 6 - 1841 - November 28 - 1870 - Impressionist

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Born in Montpellier, Hérault, France, into a middle-class Protestant family, Bazille began studying medicine in 1862 when he met Pierre-Auguste Renoir and was drawn to impressionist painting.

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Montpellier - Hérault - France - Protestant - 1862 - Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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His friends included Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, and Édouard Manet. Born to a wealthy family, Bazille helped support some of these artists by giving them space in his studio and materials to use.

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Claude Monet - Alfred Sisley - Édouard Manet

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Bazille was just 23 years old when he painted several famous works, including The Pink Dress. His best known painting is a Family Reunion (1867-1868).

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1867 - 1868

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Frédéric Bazille's career was cut short when he was killed in action in Beaune-la-Rolande, Loiret during the Franco-Prussian War.

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Beaune-la-Rolande - Loiret - Franco-Prussian War

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