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

Michel Adlen (1898 - 1980)
Michel Adlen
1898 - 1980
Pietro Chiesa (1892 - 1948)
Pietro Chiesa
1892 - 1948
Benoît-Charles Mitoire (1782 - 1832)
Benoît-Charles Mitoire
1782 - 1832
Alain Manesson Mallet (1630 - 1706)
Alain Manesson Mallet
1630 - 1706
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (1716 - 1803)
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
1716 - 1803
Yves Klein (1928 - 1962)
Yves Klein
1928 - 1962
Michel Jouenne (1933 - 2021)
Michel Jouenne
1933 - 2021
Emile Lahner (1893 - 1980)
Emile Lahner
1893 - 1980
Jean Jansem (1920 - 2013)
Jean Jansem
1920 - 2013
Marguerite Wildenhain (1896 - 1985)
Marguerite Wildenhain
1896 - 1985
Georges Noël (1924 - 2010)
Georges Noël
1924 - 2010
Rosa Bonheur (1822 - 1899)
Rosa Bonheur
1822 - 1899
Raymond Normand (1919 - 2000)
Raymond Normand
1919 - 2000
Louis Aubry (1741 - 1814)
Louis Aubry
1741 - 1814
Madame Grès (1903 - 1993)
Madame Grès
1903 - 1993
Theodor Martens (1822 - 1884)
Theodor Martens
1822 - 1884

Creators Classicism

Giuseppe Maria Mazza (1653 - 1741)
Giuseppe Maria Mazza
1653 - 1741
François Devosge (1732 - 1811)
François Devosge
1732 - 1811
Adolf Gottlob Zimmermann (1799 - 1859)
Adolf Gottlob Zimmermann
1799 - 1859
John Thomas Serres (1759 - 1825)
John Thomas Serres
1759 - 1825
Emmy Thornam (1852 - 1935)
Emmy Thornam
1852 - 1935
Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt (1721 - 1772)
Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt
1721 - 1772
Eugene de Blaas (1843 - 1931)
Eugene de Blaas
1843 - 1931
Alfred Morgan (1836 - 1924)
Alfred Morgan
1836 - 1924
Johann Carl Schleich I (1759 - 1842)
Johann Carl Schleich I
1759 - 1842
Christen Brun (1828 - 1905)
Christen Brun
1828 - 1905
Louis-Gabriel Moreau (1740 - 1806)
Louis-Gabriel Moreau
1740 - 1806
Jоzef Oleszkiewicz (1777 - 1830)
Jоzef Oleszkiewicz
1777 - 1830
Zhao Yong (1289 - 1360)
Zhao Yong
1289 - 1360
Christian Wilberg (1839 - 1882)
Christian Wilberg
1839 - 1882
Chi-chien Wang (1907 - 2003)
Chi-chien Wang
1907 - 2003
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg (1805 - 1867)
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
1805 - 1867