Bruno Chérier

Bruno Joseph Chérier (10 August 1817 – 24 October 1880) was a French decorative painter. Born in Valenciennes, he studied under Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, for whom he also modelled. He died in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.

Bust of Chérier by Carpeaux

Works

Lille

• Église Saint-Sauveur - Stations of the Cross
• Église Saint-Martin d'Esquermes - paintings for the altar of the Virgin Mary
• Église Notre-Dame-de-Fives - four canvases in the choir

Tourcoing

• Église Saint-Christophe- altarpieces
• Église Saint-Jacques - two stained glass windows

Other

• Notre-Dame des Anges - Tourcoing - Stations of the Cross, stained class, ornamental paintings
• Church (now demolished) - Monchy-le-Preux - stained glass and sculptures
• Notre-Dame de Grâce - Loos - painting in the nave
• Church - Haussy - Stations of the Cross

Sources

• "In Situ - Revue des patrimoines". revue.inventaire.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2018-07-20.