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Felix Ziem Paintings

French, 1821-1911

Felix Ziem was born in Beaune, Burgundy in 1821. Originally Ziem planned to be an architect and studied at the National School of Architecture of Nancy in Dijon. For a while, he worked as an architect. In 1839, he moved to Marseilles, where he received some informal instruction in painting from Adolphe Monticelli (1824–86). Painting developed from a hobby into a career following a visit in 1841 to Italy, where he fell in love with the city of Venice, a place that would become the source for many of his works and to which he returned annually until 1892. Apart from Venetian scenes, he also painted many still lifes, portraits and landscapes from a variety of places: including Constantinople, Martigues, Cagnes-sur-Mer and his native Burgundy. Ziem's works were first exhibited in 1849 at the Salon in Paris and he remained a regular exhibitor there for many years. He also traveled extensively throughout Europe and in 1860, he moved to Montmartre, the artistic district of Paris. Financially successful, he was known to help young artists. In 1857, the French government recognized his contribution to the art world by making him a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.

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Artist: Felix Ziem
Coucher de soleil, quai des Esclavons by Félix Ziem
By Félix Ziem
Located in New Orleans, LA
Félix-François Georges Ziem 1821-1911 French Coucher de soleil, quai des Esclavons (Sunset, Dock of the Esclavons) Signed “Ziem” (lower right) Oil on panel Venice was a favorite ...
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19th Century Barbizon School Felix Ziem Paintings

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Oil, Panel

On the Steps of the Salute, Venice by Félix-François Georges Ziem
By Félix Ziem
Located in New Orleans, LA
Félix-François Georges Ziem 1821-1911 French On the Steps of the Salute, Venice Signed “Ziem” (lower left) Oil on panel The city of Venice was a favorite subject for French artis...
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Late 19th Century Barbizon School Felix Ziem Paintings

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Oil

Peonies on a Palette
By Félix Ziem
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist painting of peonies on a palette by French artist Felix François Georges Philibert Ziem (1821-1911). Ziem was born in Beaune,...
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1890s Impressionist Felix Ziem Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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Les Bords du Nil - Orientalist Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting - Felix Ziem
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The Grand Canal - Orientalist Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Felix Ziem
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Signed orientalist landscape oil on canvas circa 1875 by French impressionist painter Felix Francois Georges Philbert Ziem. The work depicts the Santa Maria della Salue - an important Roman Catholic church - which stands on The Grand Canal in Venice. In the distance the Campanile can be seen on the far left hand side of the canal. Gondola's can be seen travelling down the blue water of the vast canal. Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions: Framed: 33"x39" Unframed: 26"x32" Provenance: This work appears under reference 1236 in Pierre Miquel's catalogue raisonne of Felix Ziem. This work was exhibited at the American Art Association in New York - 1917 The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Association Felix Ziem (Mr. David Pluskwa & Mr. Ary Jan) and will be included in the forthcoming update to the catalogue raisonne of Felix Ziem. A certificate of authenticity from the Association Felix Ziem is available on request. Private collection United States. Félix Ziem's father was a Croat who settled in Bourgogne in 1814, and his mother was from the same region. He studied at the École d'Architecture et des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, which had been founded and was run by the painter Anatole Devosge, a pupil of David. He received a second prize in drawing and architecture in 1839. In 1841, after a long journey on foot, he settled in Nice, where he began to receive commissions from the city's bourgeoisie. From 1842, he travelled in Italy, visiting Rome, before discovering Venice, which became his second home. Between 1845 to 1892 he visited Venice regularly, often for several months in the year; he worked from his boat, which served as his studio as well as his living quarters. Ziem was a complete painter, at ease in portraits, still-lifes, flower painting and genre scenes, of both history and contemporary subjects. Nevertheless, he is most known for his landscapes. His body of work includes numerous watercolours. In his drawings, and especially in his travel journals, while showing his taste by his selection and composition of subjects, he left a precious testament of his times. After Guardi and Canaletto, he affirmed a new vision of Venice...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Felix Ziem Paintings

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Jeune femme allongee - Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Felix Ziem
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Signed figurative impressionist oil on canvas circa 1860 by French painter Felix Francois Georges Philbert Ziem. The piece depicts a young woman wearing a red and white dress...
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View of Venice and the St Mark's Campanile from the Grand Canal painting
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La Lagune, Venise by Félix-François Georges Ziem
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Félix-François Georges Ziem 1821-1911 French View of Venice Signed “Ziem” (lower right) Oil on canvas The city of Venice was a favorite subject for French artist Félix-François G...
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Party Night - Impressionist Oil, Figures on a Boat River Landscape by Felix Ziem
By Félix Ziem
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"Soir de Fete - Venice" A fascinating impressionist oil on panel circa 1870 by Felix Francois Georges Philbert Ziem depicting a gathering of people having a nighttime celebration on ...
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Coucher de Soleil - Venice - Impressionist Oil, Canal at Sunset by Felix Ziem
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Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A lovely oil on panel circa 1885 by Felix Ziem depicting a gondola on the water in Venice as the sun sets behind. Signed lower right. Dimensions: Framed: 11.25"x15.25" Unframed: 8.2...
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Crepescule - Venice - Impressionist Oil, Canal at Night Landscape by Felix Ziem
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Oil on panel circa 1880 by Felix Ziem depicting a gondola on the canal in Venice at twilight, the crescent moon reflecting in the dark water below. Stamped with the cachet of the artist's Atelier verso. Dimensions: Framed: 9"x12" Unframed: 7"x10" Provenance: This work has come directly from the artist's Atelier and is stamped with Ziem's cachet verso and numbered 584. The work is further numbered 584 recto on the lower right of the panel. Félix Ziem's father was a Croat who settled in Bourgogne in 1814, and his mother was from the same region. He studied at the École d'Architecture et des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, which had been founded and was run by the painter Anatole Devosge, a pupil of David. He received a second prize in drawing and architecture in 1839. In 1841, after a long journey on foot, he settled in Nice, where he began to receive commissions from the city's bourgeoisie. From 1842, he travelled in Italy, visiting Rome, before discovering Venice, which became his second home. Between 1845 to 1892 he visited Venice regularly, often for several months in the year; he worked from his boat, which served as his studio as well as his living quarters. Ziem was a complete painter, at ease in portraits, still-lifes, flower painting and genre scenes, of both history and contemporary subjects. Nevertheless, he is most known for his landscapes. His body of work includes numerous watercolours. In his drawings, and especially in his travel journals, while showing his taste by his selection and composition of subjects, he left a precious testament of his times. After Guardi and Canaletto, he affirmed a new vision of Venice...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Felix Ziem Paintings

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Market Place, Venise
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Market Place, Venise Signed “Ziem” (lower left) Oil on canvas The city of Venice was a favorite subject for French artist Félix-François Georges Ziem. I...
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19th Century Realist Felix Ziem Paintings

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Clair de Lune
By Félix Ziem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on board circa 1880 by Felix Ziem depicting a gondola in Venice as the moonlight from the night's sky reflects on the water. Signed lower right. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from L'Association Felix Ziem - David Pluskwa / Matthias Ary Jan. Félix Ziem's father was a Croat who settled in Bourgogne in 1814, and his mother was from the same region. He studied at the École d'Architecture et des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, which had been founded and was run by the painter Anatole Devosge, a pupil of David. He received a second prize in drawing and architecture in 1839. In 1841, after a long journey on foot, he settled in Nice, where he began to receive commissions from the city's bourgeoisie. From 1842, he travelled in Italy, visiting Rome, before discovering Venice, which became his second home. Between 1845 to 1892 he visited Venice regularly, often for several months in the year; he worked from his boat, which served as his studio as well as his living quarters. Ziem was a complete painter, at ease in portraits, still-lifes, flower painting and genre scenes, of both history and contemporary subjects. Nevertheless, he is most known for his landscapes. His body of work includes numerous watercolours. In his drawings, and especially in his travel journals, while showing his taste by his selection and composition of subjects, he left a precious testament of his times. After Guardi and Canaletto, he affirmed a new vision of Venice...
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19th Century Impressionist Felix Ziem Paintings

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Sunrise over the Bacino di San Marco
By Félix Ziem
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Signed, lower left: Ziem Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina With its expressively painted features and vivid palette, this mesmerizing view of the Bacino di San Marco...
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19th Century Barbizon School Felix Ziem Paintings

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