Louis-Michel van Loo (1707 - 1771)

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Louis-Michel van Loo

Louis-Michel van Loo, a prominent French painter born in 1707, was celebrated for his mastery in portraiture and history painting. Trained by his father, Jean-Baptiste van Loo, in Turin and Rome, Louis-Michel's early talent was recognized with a prize from the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris in 1725. His career flourished further when he became the court painter to Philip V of Spain in 1736, marking a significant period that included the founding membership of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.

Louis-Michel van Loo's return to Paris in 1753 led to his appointment as the director of the École Royale des Élèves Protégés in 1765, a position that underscored his influence in the art world. His body of work, known for its elegance and depth, includes portraits of European nobility and significant cultural figures, such as Denis Diderot and Louis XV of France. Noteworthy among his works are "The Family of Philip V" (1743) displayed at the Prado Museum, Madrid, and his portrait of Denis Diderot (1767), housed in the Louvre Museum, Paris​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Louis-Michel van Loo's paintings are not only significant for their artistic value but also for their historical context, reflecting the cultural and political landscapes of 18th-century Europe. His works are preserved in some of the world's most prestigious museums, providing a fascinating insight into the era's artistic trends and the subjects he portrayed.

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Date and place of birt:2 march 1707, Toulon, France
Date and place of death:20 march 1771, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:French school
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Rococo
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