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

Pierre Szekely (1923 - 2001)
Pierre Szekely
1923 - 2001
Jacques Hupin (XVII century - ?)
Jacques Hupin
XVII century - ?
Philippe Pillement (1684 - 1730)
Philippe Pillement
1684 - 1730
Eugene Grasse (1845 - 1917)
Eugene Grasse
1845 - 1917
Henri (Aguilella) Cueco (1929 - 2017)
Henri (Aguilella) Cueco
1929 - 2017
François Léon Duluard (1871 - 1953)
François Léon Duluard
1871 - 1953
Jules Cavailles (1901 - 1977)
Jules Cavailles
1901 - 1977
Man Ray (1890 - 1976)
Man Ray
1890 - 1976
Jean Siméon Chardin (1699 - 1779)
Jean Siméon Chardin
1699 - 1779
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva (1858 - 1884)
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva
1858 - 1884
Massimo Campigli (1895 - 1971)
Massimo Campigli
1895 - 1971
Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1750 - 1819)
Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes
1750 - 1819
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff (1891 - 1956)
Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezouboff
1891 - 1956
Christian Claerebout (1947)
Christian Claerebout
1947
Denys Puech (1854 - 1942)
Denys Puech
1854 - 1942
Stanley William Hayter (1901 - 1988)
Stanley William Hayter
1901 - 1988

Creators Classicism

William Collins (1788 - 1847)
William Collins
1788 - 1847
André-Joseph Allar (1845 - 1926)
André-Joseph Allar
1845 - 1926
Johannes Schilling (1828 - 1910)
Johannes Schilling
1828 - 1910
Jean-Marc Nattier (1685 - 1766)
Jean-Marc Nattier
1685 - 1766
Jean Honore Fragonard (1732 - 1806)
Jean Honore Fragonard
1732 - 1806
Marc Du Plantier (1901 - 1975)
Marc Du Plantier
1901 - 1975
Joseph Rabel (XVIII century - ?)
Joseph Rabel
XVIII century - ?
Friedrich Traugott Georgi (1783 - 1838)
Friedrich Traugott Georgi
1783 - 1838
Mattia Bortoloni (1696 - 1750)
Mattia Bortoloni
1696 - 1750
Johann Georg Wille (1715 - 1808)
Johann Georg Wille
1715 - 1808
Henri Weigele (1858 - 1927)
Henri Weigele
1858 - 1927
Matthäus Günther (1705 - 1788)
Matthäus Günther
1705 - 1788
William Kent (1685 - 1748)
William Kent
1685 - 1748
Allan Ramsay (1713 - 1784)
Allan Ramsay
1713 - 1784
François Girardon (1628 - 1715)
François Girardon
1628 - 1715
John Smart (1741 - 1811)
John Smart
1741 - 1811
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