Edgar Maxence
French, 1871 - 1954
Edgard Maxence (September 17, 1871 – July 31, 1954) was a distinguished French Symbolist painter, renowned for his evocative works that blend technical mastery with medieval and mythical themes. A student of the illustrious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he studied under notable artists Elie Delaunay and Gustave Moreau. During his time at the academy, Maxence was contemporaneous with prominent figures such as Henri Matisse and Georges Rouault.
Maxence was an active participant in the Salon des Artistes Français, exhibiting his works there from 1894 to 1939. His involvement extended to the salon’s committees and juries, where he contributed to the artistic community of his time. He also showcased his work at the Salon de la Rose+Croix between 1895 and 1897, where he embraced hermetic imagery and a profound sense of spirituality.
In 1920, Maxence made a significant contribution to religious art by painting the image of Our Lady on the vaulted ceiling of the Basilica of the Rosary in Lourdes. His artistic endeavors also included illustrating the book Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (1945) by Jean-Joseph-Léonce Villepelet, Bishop of Nantes.
Maxence was an active participant in the Salon des Artistes Français, exhibiting his works there from 1894 to 1939. His involvement extended to the salon’s committees and juries, where he contributed to the artistic community of his time. He also showcased his work at the Salon de la Rose+Croix between 1895 and 1897, where he embraced hermetic imagery and a profound sense of spirituality.
In 1920, Maxence made a significant contribution to religious art by painting the image of Our Lady on the vaulted ceiling of the Basilica of the Rosary in Lourdes. His artistic endeavors also included illustrating the book Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (1945) by Jean-Joseph-Léonce Villepelet, Bishop of Nantes.
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