Jehan-Georges Vibert (1840–1902) was a French painter and playwright known for highly finished genre scenes, often involving cardinals and other members of the clergy. Born in Paris, he trained under Félix-Joseph Barrias and François-Édouard Picot and exhibited at the Paris Salon. He became skilled at using costume, gesture and detailed interiors to tell humorous or satirical stories.
His A Difficult Choice (before 1873) belongs to his interest in character and narrative. Vibert also painted scenes drawn from history, literature and everyday encounters, frequently favouring small compositions with carefully observed objects.
His pictures appealed particularly to collectors who enjoyed witty storytelling, while the clarity of his drawing reflected academic training. The expressive character of his genre painting offers a contrast with the rural realism of Jean-François Millet, his older contemporary. Vibert was awarded the Legion of Honour and died in Paris in 1902.
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Vibert, Jehan-Georges (1840-1902) - A Difficult Choice, before 1873
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