Albert-Charles Lebourg

Albert-Charles Lebourg was an artist whose documented active period spans at least the years 1873 to 1890. While details regarding his artistic movement are not fully cataloged, the works represented in museum collections demonstrate a focus on portraiture, domestic scenes, and landscape study executed primarily through drawing.

The holdings represented in this database include five drawings, showcasing the artist’s range across these themes. Notable works include the detailed study Portrait of the Artist's Wife Asleep (Marie Guilloux), the figurative compositions Evening and Young woman reading in profile, and the observational landscapes Algerian Landscape and A Miller's Carriage.

The historical significance of Lebourg’s output is affirmed by the presence of his work in several major American institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Today, many historical Albert-Charles Lebourg paintings and drawings have entered the public domain, making high-quality prints of these works available. As such, documentation of Albert-Charles Lebourg prints and original drawings housed in these collections often serves as the basis for downloadable artwork used in academic study and exhibition.