Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1809 - 1864)
1809-03-23Lyon, France1864-03-21Rome, ItalyItaly, France
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin was a French painter of late classicism.
He received his art education in Rome, returned to Paris and engaged mainly in religious painting. Flandrin carried out commissions to paint and fresco chapels and churches and was a recognized master in this field. He also did portraits and depicted nudes of men.
Flandrin was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Date and place of birt: | 23 march 1809, Lyon, France |
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Date and place of death: | 21 march 1864, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy, France |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Roman school |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Classicism |