Joseph-Marie Vien (1716 - 1809)
1716-06-18Montpellier, France1809-03-27Paris, FranceFrance
Joseph-Marie Vien
Joseph-Marie Vien was a famous 18th-century French painter of religious, historical and mythological genres.
Joseph-Marie Vien was best known for his neoclassical paintings and his active teaching career. He founded his own school in Paris, where he trained dozens of young colleagues, and the best masterpieces of his work are now in major French museums. There are many interesting facts and notable events in his biography.
Date and place of birt: | 18 june 1716, Montpellier, France |
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Date and place of death: | 27 march 1809, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Neoclassicism |