The French painter Eugène Louis Lami experienced the changes in art for almost a whole century. It was a century of change and, from an artistic point of view, extended from the Empire painting of Classicism to the light-flooded landscapes of Impressionism. Painting styles changed rapidly, adapting to the speed of technological development. Lami lived in an epoch whose painting had the claim to achieve a high degree of reality. Detailed and realistic depictions were demanded of the artists. In contrast to previous eras, the scenes had to be atmospheric and have an emotional component at the same time. The decision on the value of a painting was made exclusively by the conservative professors of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. These were hallowed halls where the salons were held and where the success or otherwise of an artist was decided.
Eugène Louis Lami made his debut in the twenties and received the esteem of the professors. By this time, the painter had specialized in depicting battles and military scenes. He filled the large canvases with detailed knowledge of the situations. The pictures Eugène painted resulted from his wealth of experience. Extensive travels throughout Europe and to the theatres of war in the Crimea allowed him to experience the action of a battle. Lami took on commissions to recreate battles in which he was demonstrably not the observer. Many scenes appear to have a high degree of reality, but are imaginary. Lami's paintings of military scenery caught the attention of the French royal family. There were plans to turn the Palace of Versailles into a museum, and Eugène was given the honor of contributing his works to the collection, thus advancing to court painter.
The king's commission ushered in a change in the artist's life. The insights into courtly life and the contact with fine society influenced the work of the French painter. Lami devoted more time to painting the scenes that social life offered him. At the same time, the painter turned away from painting with oil on canvas and preferred watercolor from now on. His works became smaller and more lively. The painter underwent a complete transformation in his work. His world became the glittering life of the salons and boulevards. Lami captured the sparkling laughter of the soirees. He painted the beautiful dresses and the delicate décolletés. The uniforms of the gentlemen glittered and no longer reminded one of the commanders from earlier works. Lami managed to sense the grace and charm of contemporary society and depict it atmospherically. In his late artistic years, Lami reoriented himself once again and devoted himself to painting historical motifs. In Eugène world, it was glorious moments and times that he captured for posterity until old age.
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.jpg "The British Stand at the Great Exhibition Held in the Crystal Palace, with the Minton Stand on the Right by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Landscape Lovers. Presented Painters Regroups to Paint a Maritime Landscape. Illustration of the Book La Vie de Chateau by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Couple chatting, (detail) by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Review of the National Guard, Attack of Fieschi, 28th July 1835 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "A Family Concert, c.1840 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Night Fun. Children Are Afraid to Scare a Person Reading in Bed. Illustration of the Book La vie de chateau by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Fete at the Chateau de Versailles on the occasion of the Marriage of the Dauphin in 1745 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Portrait of General Louis Charles Antoine Desaix by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "A Bedroom at an Inn, 1830, 1943 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "The Inauguration of the Crystal Palace, 1851 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Horace Vernet and his Children Riding in the Country by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "The dinner at Versailles in the presence of Napoleon III by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "A Carriage in a London Street by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Entry of the Duchess of Orleans in the Garden of Tuileries, 1841 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Moncey, Ex-colonel of the 3rd Hussar Regiment by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Louis XIV Driving His Coach in the Park of Versailles by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Dinner Offered by Napoleon III to Queen Victoria in the Opera Room of Versailles on August 25 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Opening of the 1851 World Exhibition in London by Lami by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Dinner in the Salle des Spectacles at Versailles by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Costume of Paquita in the Queen of Spain by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Illustration for the Play Whims of Marianne by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "An Ensign of the 75th Highlanders by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Illuminated Fountain Display in the Bassin de Neptune in Honour of Prince Francisco de Assisi de Bourbon by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Society at the Bosquet de la Colonnade in the Garden of Versailles by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Picturesque Views of Scotland: Waverly and Miss Flora by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Carnival Scene in Paris, Place de la Concorde in 1834 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "The Versailles Painters by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Ovation of an actor during a performance at the Theatre des Italians in Paris. Engraving by Eugene Louis Lami (1800-1890) 1843 Private collection by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Officers of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Ball mask organized at the Opera de Paris. Engraving by Eugene Louis Lami, 1843 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Life at the Castle: A Visit to the Neighborhood by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Hostel: a servant helping a customer to put on shoes. Illustration by Eugene Louis Lami (1800-1890), mid-19th century by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "A Royal Procession descending a Stairway in a Garden, 1869 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Interior of Les Trois Freres Provencaux Restaurant with its Restoration Era Decor, from Winter in Paris by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Camp de Compiègne by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "A Visit to the Village (Illustration of the Book La Vie de Chateau) by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Château de Chambord by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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.jpg "Animation around theatres of the boulevard des Italians in Paris. Engraving by Eugene Louis Lami, 1843 by Eugene-Louis Lami")
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