30 Famous Paintings by Charles Meynier

🎨 Famous Paintings by Charles Meynier

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✨ Mythology, heroism, and Neoclassical elegance

Neoclassical painter of the late 18th century, Charles Meynier distinguished himself with a refined body of work, nourished by ancient mythology, moral allegories, and historical scenes imbued with nobility and clarity. A student of François-André Vincent and contemporary of Jacques-Louis David, he combines classical rigor and pictorial elegance in balanced compositions, with pure lines and luminous colors.
With Alpha Reproduction, discover its most beautiful works in hand-painted oil reproductions, faithful to the noble, structured, and idealized spirit of Neoclassical art.

🎨 Who was Charles Meynier?

Born in 1768 in Paris, Charles Meynier distinguished himself early on as one of the talents of the new neoclassical school. Winner of the Prix de Rome in 1789, he completed numerous public commissions for the Louvre, the Panthéon, and the Arc de Triomphe, and taught at the École des Beaux-Arts.
His work, often compared to that of David, is characterized by a great mastery of drawing, a learned iconography, and a heroic and balanced staging, illustrating the moral and historical values of his time.

🖼️ Iconic works to discover

🏛️ The Nine Muses (1798–1801) – Charles Meynier
⚔️ Napoleon Crossing the Great St. Bernard Pass – Charles Meynier
🛡️ Achilles receiving the arms from Thetis – Charles Meynier
⚖️ Justice Pursuing Crime – Charles Meynier
👨🎨 Presumed Self-Portrait (circa 1800) – Charles Meynier
📜 Allegory of the Republic – Charles Meynier
✝️ The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen (1810) – Charles Meynier
🎓 Academic portrait of a young student – Charles Meynier

🖌️ Hand-painted reproductions, faithful to classical rigor

Our artists reproduce each work entirely by hand in oil on canvas, respecting the clarity of the drawing, the controlled play of light, the nobility of the poses, and the moral or mythological values so dear to Meynier.
Each painting is delivered with a certificate of authenticity, offered in custom formats, with elegant and historical frames.

🌟 A scholarly, noble, and balanced decoration

The works of Charles Meynier are ideal for classic libraries, majestic reception rooms, collectors' offices, or private museum spaces. They evoke the moral and aesthetic grandeur of the neoclassical tradition.

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