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Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II (1704 – 1778) was a celebrated French sculptor, primarily known for his expressive portrait busts and statues. Born in Paris, France, he initially pursued a career as an engraver, studying with Laurent Cars and working for the printseller Gabriel Huquier. This early experience provided him with foundational skills that would later inform his sculptural practice.

Artistic Development and Influences

Lemoyne began creating portraits in both oil and, increasingly, pastel during the 1740s. His career developed somewhat in the shadow of Maurice Quentin de la Tour, considered the master of French pastel portraiture. A notable event illustrating this dynamic occurred at the Salon of 1750, where Lemoyne exhibited a pastel portrait *of* La Tour, only to find La Tour exhibiting his own self-portrait – perhaps a deliberate demonstration of artistic superiority.

Early Influences: Laurent Cars (engraving), Gabriel Huquier (printselling).
Key Influence: Maurice Quentin de la Tour (pastel portraiture).

Academic Recognition and Major Works

Lemoyne made his Salon debut with a pastel portrait in 1746 and achieved full membership in the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1753. His acceptance was secured through portraits of fellow artist Jean-Baptiste Oudry and sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, both now housed at the Louvre Museum.

Notable Sculptures:
Portrait bust of Robbé de Beauveset (1765)
Hygie, déesse de la santé
Mademoiselle Dangeville as Thalia (1771)
Bust of Mademoiselle Clairon (1761)
Louis XV

Style and Artistic Characteristics

Lemoyne’s work is characterized by a remarkable ability to capture the personality and likeness of his sitters. His portrait busts, in particular, are noted for their realism, theatricality, and attention to detail. He skillfully blended elements of Baroque drama with the emerging Neoclassical aesthetic, creating sculptures that were both emotionally engaging and technically refined.

Travels and Later Life

After 1779, Lemoyne ceased exhibiting at the Paris Salons but continued to receive commissions. His clientele reveals extensive travel throughout France – including Orléans, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon – and potentially even further afield, with possible visits to Turin, Rome, Spain, Hamburg, Poland, Russia, and England.

He died in Amsterdam in 1778, largely unknown according to some biographical accounts. Despite this relative obscurity at the end of his life, Lemoyne’s contributions to French sculpture remain significant.

Historical Significance

Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II occupies an important position in the transition from the Rococo to Neoclassical styles. His portrait busts provide valuable insights into 18th-century French society and artistic tastes, and his technical skill continues to be admired by scholars and art enthusiasts alike. He represents a pivotal figure in the development of sculptural portraiture during a period of significant cultural change.

jean baptiste ii lemoyne

1704 - 1778 , France

Osnovne informacije

Birth Date: 1704
Birth Place: Paris, France
Death Date: 1778
Influenced By: Maurice Quentin de la Tour
Movement:
- Baroque
- Rococo
- Neoclassical
Name: Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II
Nationality: French
Notable Works:
- Portrait bust of Robbé de Beauveset
- Hygie, déesse de la santé
- Mademoiselle Dangeville as Thalia
- Bust of Mademoiselle Clairon
- Louis XV

Hygie, déesse de la santé

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