Raymond Bonheur
Raymond Bonheur (Oscar-Raymond Bonheur), (1796–1849) was a French painter. He is best known as the father of Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899), Auguste Bonheur (1824-1884), Isidore Bonheur (1827-1901), and Juliette Bonheur (1830-1891).[1]
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| Born | 1796 Paris, France |
| Died | 1849 (aged 52–53) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting |
Biography
Bonheur was born in 1796. He was a landscape and portrait painter. He was also follower of Saint-Simonianism[1] He left his wife, Sophie, and his four children to join a Saint-Simonian community. When Sophie died of tuberculosis, he took over the responsibility for his previously-abandoned children. He sent his two sons to boarding school and Juliette was sent to live with a family friend. Rosa remained with her father.[2]
He died in 1849.[1]
References
- "Bonheur, French family of artists". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- Didion, Marie-José. "Rosa Bonheur". Mémoire virtuelle d'une ide. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
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