Charles Parrocel (1688 - 1752)
1688-05-06Paris, France1752-05-24Paris, France
Charles Parrocel
Charles Parrocel is a French painter-batalist and printmaker of the early rococo era.
Charles is a member of the Parrocel dynasty of artists and received his first lessons in painting from his father - the famous painter Joseph Parrocel, and then studied at the French Academy in Rome. Returning in 1721 in Paris, Charles Parrocel engaged exclusively in battle painting. For the painting "Battle of Infantry and Cavalry" in 1737 he was awarded the title of academician of painting and was admitted to the Royal Academy.
Charles Parrocel was a court battle painter and also painted paintings of hunting scenes. In the first half of the 18th century, he was one of the most famous and respected painters in Europe.
Date and place of birt: | 6 may 1688, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 24 may 1752, Paris, France |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Military art |
Art style: | Rococo |