Charles-Louis Clérisseau (1721 - 1820)
1721-08-28Paris, France1820-01-09Paris, FranceFrance
Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Charles-Louis Clérisseau was a French architect, draughtsman, antiquary, and artist who became a leading authority on ancient Roman architecture and Roman ruins in Italy and France. With his influence extending to Russia, England, and the United States, and clients including Catherine the Great and Thomas Jefferson, Clérisseau played a key role in the genesis of neoclassical architecture during the second half of the 18th century.
Date and place of birt: | 28 august 1721, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 9 january 1820, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Decorator, Painter |
Genre: | Capriccio, Cityscape, Landscape painting |
Art style: | Neoclassicism, Old Masters |