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Jules Adler
(1865-1952)
Born in Luxeuil,
France, Jules Adler studied under Bouguereau. His scenes
and subjects typically reflected the life of everyday
Parisians, and he rarely portrayed the bourgeoisie
class. From historical scenes of the First World War to
typical street scenes, Adler carefully documented life
in late 19th and early 20th century France.
Boat Towers Drawing, lithograph
Particularly, Adler is
best-known for his work “La Greve Au Creusot” (or “The
Strike at Creusot”). This painting depicts the march of
striking steelworkers, which was a fairly historical
event.
La Greve Au Creusot
Like most artists,
Adler was not afraid to experiment with mediums. He left
behind many lithographs, oil paintings, watercolor,
charcoal and even crayon sketches in his oeuvre.
Au Port, crayon and watercolor
Adler was known particularly for his
involvement in the war effort, and even illustrated a
number of war posters.
War Poster
Though Adler is
typically not as well-known as his contemporaries
worldwide, he is still regarded as one of the top
French artists of his era. His paintings of the poor,
working class French with titles like “The Weary” still
resonate today and are highly valued at auction.
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