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Jean Baptiste Robie

Jean Baptiste Robie (1821 - 1910) was active/lived in Belgium, England.  Jean Robie is known for Floral still life painting, writing.

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Robie Jean-Baptiste (1821-1910)          

Jean Baptiste Robie was born on 11th November 1821 in Brussels.  His father was an ironmonger on Rue Haute, a typical tradesman's street in the Marolles district.

His early years were far from easy.  Having lost his mother to cholera during an epidemic, he lived off small jobs, painting on metal for department stores and restaurants.  Somebody saw him decorating the door of the "Hôpital Saint-Pierre" and offered him, free of charge, a place at the local Academy in Brussels from 1833 to 1837.  It could therefore be said that he was self-taught.

His father married again, but Robie did not like his step-mother and left home at 16 to earn his livelihood as an artist in Paris, where he trained under the set-painter Filatre.  However, life in the French capital was so miserable and difficult that he returned, seeking reconciliation with his father   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 6807 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Jean Baptiste Robie

   Jean Baptiste Robie  Born:  1821 - Brussels, Belgium
Died:   1910
Known for:  Floral still life painting, writing

Robie Jean-Baptiste (1821-1910)          

Jean Baptiste Robie was born on 11th November 1821 in Brussels.  His father was an ironmonger on Rue Haute, a typical tradesman's street in the Marolles district.

His early years were far from easy.  Having lost his mother to cholera during an epidemic, he lived off small jobs, painting on metal for department stores and restaurants.  Somebody saw him decorating the door of the "Hôpital Saint-Pierre" and offered him, free of charge, a place at the local Academy in Brussels from 1833 to 1837.  It could therefore be said that he was self-taught.

His father married again, but Robie did not like his step-  ...  Displaying 750 of 6807 characters.

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