Artwork

The Members of the Academy of Beaux-Arts Assembled to Jury the Rome Prize

The Members of the Academy of Beaux-Arts Assembled to Jury the Rome Prize is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Paul Delaroche. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing depicts a gathering of men around a table, engaged in discussion and reviewing papers.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a gathering of men around a table, engaged in discussion and reviewing papers. The scene is a representation of a meeting of the Rome Prize jury, a significant event in the French art world.

Subject & Meaning

The Rome Prize was a prestigious annual award that granted promising students a scholarship to study in Rome, surrounded by ancient and Renaissance art treasures. It was a crucial step towards establishing a successful career as a painter in France.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by its informal and observational style, capturing the dynamics of the jury meeting. The artist's use of drawing allows for a candid representation of the scene.

History & Provenance

The drawing is attributed to Paul Delaroche. The presence of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in the sketch indicates that it was created in either 1841 or 1842, rather than the inscribed date of 1843, as Ingres was not a jury member that year.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Delaroche

Hippolyte-Paul Delaroche (French pronunciation: ; 17 July 1797 – 4 November 1856) was a French painter known for his depiction of scenes from English and French history.