Francis Lepipre (1640 - 1695)
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Francis Lepipre
Francis Lepipre was an English painter of Flemish origin. Lepipre travelled extensively on the continent and his close study of the works of the great artists made him an excellent draughtsman.
Francis Lepipre painted landscapes, humorous compositions and caricatures, often carving subjects into silver plates for his friends, who used them as lids for tobacco boxes.
Date and place of birt: | 1640, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 1695, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Cartoonist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Caricature, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |