Prosper Lafaye

Artist

Prosper Lafaye

Prosper Raffée (1806-1883) was a French classicist painter and accomplished stained-glass artist who served the court of Louis-Philippe I. He also worked as a designer and his work was highly regarded in the French art world of his time.

Prosper Lafe Biography

• Born September 28, 1806 in Mont-Saint-Sulpice, France
• Studied painting at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris
• He works on historical paintings, portraits, religious paintings, etc.
• Worked as court painter for Louis Philippe I
• He also designed stained glass and gained fame in that field.
• Died in Paris on March 3, 1883 (aged 76)

Representative works

• Painting:

  • Madame Irisson's Salon, the Night of 19 August 1839
  • The Duke of Orléans, passing the Place du Châtelet on his way to the City Hall , 31 July 1830
  • The Cholera in Paris
  • Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Three of Their Children at the Indian Pavilion of the Great Exhibition

• Stained Glass:

  • Stained glass in the Versailles Chapel

Lafé's style and achievements

Raffe's works are characterized by realistic depictions based on the classical tradition, meticulous composition, and a solemn atmosphere. He created dramatic scenes based on historical events, mythology, and religion.

As a court painter , Lafé painted many portraits of royalty and aristocrats. These works are highly acclaimed for their skillful expression of the dignity and elegance of the models . He also showed his talent in stained glass design, and his works decorate churches and palaces throughout France.

As one of the leading painters of French classicism, Raffée 's work occupies an important place in the history of French art. He contributed not only to painting but also to decorative arts such as stained glass, and his versatile talent left a significant mark on the French art world.