Though Impressionism continues to be quite popular (the outdoor landscapes), its antithesis, allegorical/historical landscapes painted by classically inclined artists are seldom seen. Here is one such painter~
Jean-Achille Benouville (1815-1891)
1837 - tied for 2nd place, with Félix-Hippolyte Lanoüe, for the Prix de Rome de Paysage historique (historical landscape) subject: Apollon, gardant les troupeaux chez Admèle, invente la lyre
1841 - failed to place in the Prix de Rome de Paysage historique, subject: Adam et Eve chassés du paradis terrestre, 1st prize went to Félix-Hippolyte Lanoüe
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1841 - Adam et Eve chassés du paradis terrestre - Jean-Achille Benouville |
1845 - won the Prix de Rome de Paysage historique, subject: Ulysse et Nausicaa
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1845 - Ulysse et Nausicaa - Jean-Achille Benouville |
note ~ 1833 - 1st place Prix de Rome de Paysage historique, Ulysse et Nausicaa by Romain-Etienne-Gabriel Prieur
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1833 - Ulysse et Nausicaa - Romain-Etienne-Gabriel Prieur |