Fée aux griffons

1859–1888 · Virkested

Paris

1868

Chairman of the Prix de Rome jury

In 1868 Moreau became chairman of the jury of the Prix de Rome competition, in which he himself had once failed.

1869

The Salon of 1869: “Prometheus” and severe criticism

“Prometheus” received a medal at the Salon of 1869, but criticism in the press was severe, and Moreau did not submit paintings to the Salon again until 1876.

1870–1875

Years without exhibiting: renewing his art

Disturbed by criticism that his work had become formulaic, Moreau stopped exhibiting for a few years and concentrated on renewing his art.