Rosa Bonheur was a French artist who was mostly known as an animalière (animal painter), although she also worked as a sculptor and in the realism style.

She was born Marie-Rosalie Bonheur on March 16, 1822, and died on May 25, 1899, in Paris, France.

Two of her works are Ploughing in the Nivernais (1848), which is now at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, and The Horse Fair (1853), which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

According to popular opinion, Bonheur was the most well-known female painter of the nineteenth century.

What is Rosa Bonheur Known for?

Rosa Bonheur is known for her sculptural and animal painting works.

It is widely believed that her 1849 show of “Plowing in Nivernais,” which featured her famous animal paintings and sculptures, was a critical step in establishing her as a professional artist.

The 1853 painting “The Horse Fair” by the outdoorsman went on to win recognition throughout the world.

What Kind of artist was Rosa Bonheur?

Painting (animal painting) and Sculptural Works

An animalière (animal painter), Rosa Bonheur was both a sculptor and a painter who worked in the realist style.

Her 1849 display “Plowing in Nivernais,” which exhibited her iconic animal paintings and sculptures, is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in her development as a professional artist.