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Nicholas Chevalier is a rather glamorous figure in nineteenth-century New Zealand painting. Born in St Petersburg of a Swiss father and a Russian mother, he had travelled widely in Europe and studied at the Academy of Munich and at the Royal Academy, London, before arriving in Dunedin on his first visit from Melbourne with his wife Caroline in 1865. On commission from the Otago and Canterbury Provincial Councils, he made a large number of pencil sketches and watercolours of the South Island. After four months he returned to his Australian base, but revisited New Zealand in November 1868 as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s entourage on HMS Galatea. During this trip he travelled about the lower North Island and up the west coast as far as Wanganui. The two watercolours Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait and Kapiti that are directly associated with the large oil painting Cook Strait, New Zealand were likely to have been executed on this journey. It was typical practice of nineteenth-century landscape artists to use the sketches and watercolours made on site as the basis for an oil painting or large watercolour in the studio. Cook Strait, New Zealand was prepared and painted in this way. A comparison of the images reveals Chevalier’s differing aims in the respective media. While the watercolours are the more factual and topographical records of a first impression, the oil painting has been significantly altered. The three Maori waka in Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait are reproduced in the oil painting, though they have been transferred from Paekakariki beach to one further up the coast in order to align them geographically with the view of Kapiti Island. Similarly, the pattern of waves in Kapiti has been repeated in the oil painting. In Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait the figures engaged in a typical food-gathering activity add a picturesque element to the scene, while the figure with the horse in Kapiti serves to emphasise the breadth and depth of the seascape. In each of the watercolours the size of the figures in relation to their surroundings suggests the grandeur of nature and hence an element of the sublime. In the oil painting Chevalier has allowed the size of the canvas and the lowering clouds to convey this aspect of the romantic landscape tradition, and has left only the waka to suggest a human element. In his pencil drawings and watercolour sketches, Chevalier showed that he could focus on factual aspects and depict topographical details of a particular landscape or settlement. He noted down relevant details such as dates and times, names of locations and types of flora. Though used as visual notes towards the oil painting, however, both Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait and Kapiti are finished works in their own right. Together with the finely executed and exquisitely coloured watercolours Chevalier painted of the Duke of Edinburgh’s visits to Japan, China and India on his return voyage to England, they were most likely included in an 1872 exhibition. As the well-known journalist and art commentator James Dafforne noted, ‘[T]he results of these extensive travels formed the large and singularly interesting collection of sketches and drawings Chevalier exhibited at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham in manners and customs of the

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early life and career

nicholas chevalier, a russian-born artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his works in australia and new zealand. born on may 9, 1828, in st petersburg, russia, chevalier was the son of louis chevalier, who oversaw the estates of prince de wittgenstein in russia. his mother was russian. in 1845, nicholas left russia with his father, studying painting and architecture in lausanne, switzerland, and at munich.

artistic journey

chevalier's artistic journey took him to london in 1851, where he worked as an illustrator in lithography and watercolour. his designs included a fountain erected in the royal grounds at osborne, and two of his paintings were showcased at the academy in 1852. further study in rome preceded his move to australia in late 1854.

mount arapiles, a painting from this period, is one of his most recognized pieces.
he collaborated with lady barkly on a present for the princess of wales, featuring australian life icons.
in 1864, his oil painting the buffalo ranges was selected by the national gallery of victoria, making it the first picture painted in australia to be included in the melbourne collection.

legacy and later life

chevalier's later life saw him commissioned by queen victoria to paint a picture of the duke of edinburgh's marriage. he made london his base, exhibiting at the academy from 1871 to 1887. though he practically gave up painting by 1895, his legacy endures.

nicholas chevalier married caroline wilkie in 1855, a relative of sir david wilkie.
he spoke fluent french, english, russian, german, italian, and portuguese, and was an amateur musician.
works by chevalier are held in public collections including the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, the dunedin public art gallery, and the national gallery of victoria.

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for a deeper dive into chevalier's work, visit [https://ArtsDot.com/@/nicholas-chevalier](https://ArtsDot.com/@/nicholas-chevalier) to explore his paintings and learn more about his artistic journey. wikipedia also offers an in-depth look at his life and career: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier). discover the musée baron gérard (france) and its masterpieces, a must-visit destination for art lovers, showcasing works from prehistory to the 20th century: /en/art/show/art-d3cest-en/

nicholas chevalier

1828 - 1902 , Russia

Основные сведения

Artistic Movement Or Style: Victorian Art
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Romanticism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['David Wilkie']
Date Of Birth: May 9, 1828
Date Of Death: 1902
Full Name: Nicholas Chevalier
Nationality: Russian
Notable Artworks:
- Mount Arapiles
- The Buffalo Ranges
- Noon Cannon
- Sketch at Maxwell
Place Of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russia

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