Horace Vernet

French painter (1789–1863)
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Horace Vernet
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Horace Vernet

Summary

Horace Vernet is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 30, 1789[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 17, 1863[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], military personnel[8], graphic artist[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,179 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Horace Vernet's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Horace Vernet died in Paris[4].
  • Horace Vernet was born on June 30, 1789[3].
  • Horace Vernet died on January 17, 1863[5].
  • Horace Vernet is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Horace Vernet's father was Carle Vernet[13].
  • A child of Horace Vernet was Louise Vernet[14].
  • Horace Vernet held citizenship in France[15].
  • Horace Vernet worked as a painter[6].
  • Horace Vernet's professions included photographer[7].
  • Horace Vernet worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Horace Vernet's professions included graphic artist[9].
  • Horace Vernet's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Horace Vernet worked as a lithographer[16].
  • Horace Vernet held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[17].
  • Horace Vernet was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Jules Breton[19].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Joseph Simon Volmar[20].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Ignace-François Bonhommé[21].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Jean-Paul Alaux[22].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Louis Marie Baptiste Atthalin[23].
  • A notable student of Horace Vernet was Pierre Dupuis[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Horace Vernet is The battle of Jena, October 14, 1806[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Horace Vernet is The Battle of Bouvines[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Horace Vernet is Battle of Fontenoy, 11th of May 1745[27].

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Origins and Family

Horace Vernet was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 30, 1789[3]. His father was Carle Vernet[13].

Education

Horace Vernet's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], military personnel[8], graphic artist[9], draftsperson[10], and lithographer[16]. Horace Vernet held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[17]. Notable students include Jules Breton[19], a painter[28], 1827–1906[29], of France[30], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[31], specialised in painting[32]; Joseph Simon Volmar[20], a painter[33], 1796–1865[34], of Switzerland[35], awarded the Honorary doctor at the University of Bern[36]; Ignace-François Bonhommé[21], a painter[37], 1809–1881[38], of France[39]; Jean-Paul Alaux[22]; Louis Marie Baptiste Atthalin[23]; and Pierre Dupuis[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The battle of Jena, October 14, 1806[25], a painting[40], founded in 1836[41]; The Battle of Bouvines[26], a painting[42], founded in 1827[43]; and Battle of Fontenoy, 11th of May 1745[27], a painting[44], founded in 1828[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], a civil decoration[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1842[49]; Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[50], a grade of an order[51]; resident at the Villa Medici[52], an award[53], in France[54]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[61], a grade of an order[62], in Russian Empire[63].

Personal Life

A child of Horace Vernet was Louise Vernet[14].

Death and Burial

Horace Vernet died on January 17, 1863[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Horace Vernet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,179 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Gleyre[66], a painter[67], 1806–1874[68], of Switzerland[69] and Elizabeth Heaphy Murray[70], a painter[71], 1815–1882[72], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[73], awarded the honorary member[74].

FAQs

Where was Horace Vernet born?

Horace Vernet was born in Paris[2].

Where did Horace Vernet die?

Horace Vernet passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Horace Vernet's parents?

Horace Vernet's father was Carle Vernet[13].

What did Horace Vernet do for work?

Horace Vernet worked as painter[6], photographer[7], military personnel[8], graphic artist[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Horace Vernet go to school?

Horace Vernet was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].

What awards did Horace Vernet receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[50], resident at the Villa Medici[52], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[55].

Who did Horace Vernet influence?

Horace Vernet has been cited as an influence by Charles Gleyre[66] and Elizabeth Heaphy Murray[70].

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  1. 17d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Jules Breton, Joseph Simon Volmar, Ignace-François Bonhommé +9
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  2. 19d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria +100
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1459037]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  3. 8w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → horace-vernet
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  4. 9w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → John Maxwell
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  5. 10w ago · Harmonia Amanda · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 11w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria +100
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1233913]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  7. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 82185
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  9. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria +100
    P14536 → 349985
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  10. 14w ago · Hannolans · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria +100
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q3330482]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  11. 15w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Plaque Rue Horace Vernet - Issy-les-Moulineaux (FR92) - 2023
    Cerl thesaurus id → cni00073360, cnp01428195, cnp01318640
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  12. 20w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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