Peintre de la Marine

Peintre officiel de la Marine Shoulder insignia of André Hambourg.

Peintre de la Marine (Painter of the Fleet) is a title awarded by the Minister of defence in France to artists who have devoted their talents to the sea, the French Navy and other maritime subjects. It was set up in 1830 by the July Monarchy and can be awarded to painters photographers, illustrators, engravers, and sculptors.

Rights and privileges

Signature of Jean Rigaud as Peintre de la Marine

The title is unpaid but does grant certain facilities and privileges:

The peintres agréés are named for a 3-year term by a jury of naval officiers and peintres titulaires and presided over by a general officer of the Navy. To become a peintre titulaire, one has to serve as a peintre agréé for more than 4 consecutive years.

Peintres de la Marine since 1830 (by date of appointment)

1830-1899

1901-1950

1950-99

21st century

A painter aboard De Grasse.

Sources

  1. Julien Cabon, « Nicolas Vial : la mer au cœur », Cols bleus, Marine nationale, 27 September 2008 ; summary on the French Navy site.

External links

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