Ernest Hébert

French painter (1817–1908)
Person human Q1350125
Ernest Hébert
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Ernest Hébert

Summary

Ernest Hébert is a human[1]. He was born in Grenoble[2]. He was born on November 3, 1817[3]. He passed away in La Tronche[4]. He died on December 5, 1908[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Hébert was born in Grenoble[2].
  • Ernest Hébert passed away in La Tronche[4].
  • Ernest Hébert was born on November 3, 1817[3].
  • Ernest Hébert died on December 5, 1908[5].
  • Ernest Hébert was married to Gabrielle Hébert[8].
  • Ernest Hébert held citizenship in France[9].
  • Ernest Hébert's professions included painter[6].
  • Ernest Hébert held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[10].
  • Ernest Hébert held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[11].
  • Among Ernest Hébert's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Ernest Hébert's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • Ernest Hébert was educated at French Academy in Rome[14].
  • A notable student of Ernest Hébert was Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter[15].
  • A notable student of Ernest Hébert was Francine Charderon[16].
  • A notable student of Ernest Hébert was Eugène Louis Pirodon[17].
  • A notable student of Ernest Hébert was Gaston Thys[18].
  • A notable student of Ernest Hébert was Gabriel Ferrier[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernest Hébert is Amélie Hébert, mother of the artist[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernest Hébert is Antonietta[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernest Hébert is Self-portrait at 17 when he arrived in Paris[22].
  • Ernest Hébert received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Ernest Hébert received the Prix de Rome[24].
  • Ernest Hébert was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[25].
  • Ernest Hébert is recorded as male[26].
  • Ernest Hébert's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1817-11-03[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1908-12-05[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b42e95b6-8b4e-48ea-9816-12027d049228[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Grenoble[2], Ernest Hébert… he was born on November 3, 1817[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13], an art academy[33], in France[34], founded in 1797[35], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[36] and French Academy in Rome[14], an educational institution[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1666[39], headquartered in Rome[40]. Studied under Benjamin de Rolland[41], a painter[42], 1773–1855[43], of France[44], specialised in painting[45]; David d'Angers[46], a sculptor[47], 1788–1856[48], of France[49], awarded the Prix de Rome[50]; and Paul Delaroche[51], a painter[52], 1797–1856[53], of France[54], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[55].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest Hébert worked as a painter[6]. Among his employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]. Positions held include director of the French Academy in Rome[10]. Notable students include Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter[15], a painter[56], 1844–1913[57], of France[58]; Francine Charderon[16], a painter[59], 1861–1928[60], of France[61]; Eugène Louis Pirodon[17], a painter[62], 1824–1917[63], of France[64], awarded the silver medal[65]; Gaston Thys[18], a painter[66], 1863–1893[67], of France[68], awarded the resident at the Villa Medici[69]; and Gabriel Ferrier[19], a painter[70], 1847–1914[71], of France[72], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[73].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Amélie Hébert, mother of the artist[20], a painting[74], founded in 1900[75]; Antonietta[21], a painting[76]; and Self-portrait at 17 when he arrived in Paris[22], a painting[77], founded in 1833[78]. Things named for Ernest Hébert include musée Hébert[79], an art museum[80], in France[81], founded in 1984[82].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[83], in France[84] and Prix de Rome[24], an award[85], in France[86], founded in 1663[87].

Personal Life

Among Ernest Hébert's spouses was Gabrielle Hébert[8].

Death and Burial

Ernest Hébert died on December 5, 1908[5]. He passed away in La Tronche[4].

Why It Matters

Ernest Hébert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]

Entities named for him include musée Hébert[79], an art museum[80], in France[81], founded in 1984[82].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Hébert born?

Born in Grenoble[2], Ernest Hébert…

Where did Ernest Hébert die?

Ernest Hébert died in La Tronche[4].

Who was Ernest Hébert married to?

Ernest Hébert's spouses include Gabrielle Hébert[8].

What did Ernest Hébert do for work?

Ernest Hébert worked as painter[6].

Where did Ernest Hébert go to school?

Ernest Hébert was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13] and French Academy in Rome[14].

What awards did Ernest Hébert receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23] and Prix de Rome[24].

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