Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene (1724 - 1805)

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Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene

Louis Jean-François Lagrenée was a French painter and engraver, celebrated for his classical and mythological scenes that resonated with the Rococo and Neoclassical styles. Born in Paris in 1724, Lagrenée's artistic journey was significantly shaped by his time in Rome, funded by his 1749 Prix de Rome win. This period allowed him to immerse himself in the works of 17th-century Bolognese artists, notably influencing his style which later earned him the nickname 'the French Albani'​.

Lagrenée's career featured prominent directorial roles at prestigious institutions such as the St Petersburg Academy and the Académie de France à Rome. His works were frequent highlights at the Paris Salon, reflecting his stature in the French art scene. Among his notable works are 'The Rape of Dejanira' and 'Mars and Venus, an Allegory of Peace', showcasing his mastery in portraying emotion and narrative through art​.

His paintings are held in esteemed collections worldwide, including the Getty Center and the Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon. Pieces like 'Pygmalion and Galatea' and 'Venus and Nymphs Bathing' demonstrate his skill in blending dramatic narratives with exquisite detail​.

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Date and place of birt:30 december 1724, Paris, France
Date and place of death:19 june 1805, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Bolognese School
Genre:Allegory, History painting, Portrait
Art style:Classicism, Rococo

Creators France

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Léon (Lev Vasilevich) Zak
1892 - 1980
Pierre Julien (1731 - 1804)
Pierre Julien
1731 - 1804
Nicolas Trigault (1577 - 1628)
Nicolas Trigault
1577 - 1628
James Wilson Morrice (1865 - 1924)
James Wilson Morrice
1865 - 1924
Oscar-Claude Monet (1840 - 1926)
Oscar-Claude Monet
1840 - 1926
Yvonne Canu (1921 - 2008)
Yvonne Canu
1921 - 2008
Paul Philippe (1870 - 1930)
Paul Philippe
1870 - 1930
Albert Bettannier (1851 - 1932)
Albert Bettannier
1851 - 1932
Bernard Rancillac (1931 - 2021)
Bernard Rancillac
1931 - 2021
Jock McFadyen (1950)
Jock McFadyen
1950
Auguste Anastasi (1820 - 1889)
Auguste Anastasi
1820 - 1889
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Paul-Jean Anderbouhr (1909 - 2006)
Paul-Jean Anderbouhr
1909 - 2006
Germaine Richier (1902 - 1959)
Germaine Richier
1902 - 1959
Eileen Gray (1878 - 1976)
Eileen Gray
1878 - 1976
Fernand Fonssagrives (1910 - 2003)
Fernand Fonssagrives
1910 - 2003

Creators Classicism

René-Antoine Houasse (1645 - 1710)
René-Antoine Houasse
1645 - 1710
Charles Jervas (1675 - 1739)
Charles Jervas
1675 - 1739
Jean-Baptiste Pater (1695 - 1736)
Jean-Baptiste Pater
1695 - 1736
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt (1757 - 1813)
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt
1757 - 1813
Peter Jacob Horemans (1700 - 1776)
Peter Jacob Horemans
1700 - 1776
Lorand Gaspar (1925 - 2019)
Lorand Gaspar
1925 - 2019
Rudolf Wiegmann (1804 - 1865)
Rudolf Wiegmann
1804 - 1865
Andreas Joseph Chandelle (1743 - 1820)
Andreas Joseph Chandelle
1743 - 1820
Michele Comini (1723 - 1753)
Michele Comini
1723 - 1753
James Pradier (1790 - 1852)
James Pradier
1790 - 1852
Francesco Fidanza (1747 - 1819)
Francesco Fidanza
1747 - 1819
Marco Marcola (1740 - 1793)
Marco Marcola
1740 - 1793
Johannes Schilling (1828 - 1910)
Johannes Schilling
1828 - 1910
Franz Anton Zeiller (1716 - 1794)
Franz Anton Zeiller
1716 - 1794
Johann Georg Platzer (1704 - 1761)
Johann Georg Platzer
1704 - 1761
Georg Philipp Rugendas I (1666 - 1742)
Georg Philipp Rugendas I
1666 - 1742
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