The Resume

(January 23, 1832-April 30, 1883)
Painted 'Dejeuner sur l'herbe,' 'La Musique aux Tuileries,' 'The Execution of Maximilian,' 'The Railroad,' 'Portrait of Emile Zola' and 'The Balcony'

Why he might be annoying:

Although he had the advantages of being well educated, he never excelled.
He did not take well to criticism.
He suffered greatly when his painting was labeled anti-academic and vulgar.
The critics took aim at his elimination of mid tones and harsh frontal lighting.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a founder of the impressionist movement.
He was immaculately groomed and did not wish to be a radical artist.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 19th Century Painters
• Buddy! Dude! Man! Guy!
• I am a Citizen of France
• I Fought a Duel
• Male Pipe Smokers
• Painters
• Profiles 1751-2000 (Ranked: 1832)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 36 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 49.28% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 100 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 180 Votes: 42.78% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 258 Votes: 45.35% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 605 Votes: 43.47% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 3576 Votes: 37.89% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 4468 Votes: 35.81% Annoying