charles marie bouton

1781 - 1853

Quick Facts

  • Top-ranked work: Ruines
  • Top 3 works:
    • Ruines
    • Gothic chapel
    • View of Rouen taken from Bonsecours
  • Born: 1781
  • Lifespan: 72 years
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  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Works on APS: 10
  • Died: 1853
  • Art period: 19th Century

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What artistic technique is Charles Marie Bouton particularly known for?
Question 2:
With whom did Bouton collaborate on the creation of the Diorama in Paris?
Question 3:
Which architectural masterpiece did Bouton depict in his painting “La Cathédrale de Chartres”?
Question 4:
What was Bouton’s role in the invention of the Diorama?
Question 5:
In which museum can you find a significant collection of Bouton’s paintings?

early life and training

charles marie bouton, a french painter, was born on may 16, 1781, in paris. he received his training under the tutelage of renowned artists jacques-louis david, jean-victor bertin, and the first french panorama painter pierre prévost.

artistic innovations

bouton's work was characterized by his focus on perspective and the art of distributing light. this led to his involvement in the invention of the diorama, a scenographic entertainment that utilized immense paintings, colored lights, and natural light to create realistic climatic and temporal effects. alongside louis-jacques-mandé daguerre, bouton co-proprietor of the diorama in paris from 1822 to 1839.

notable works