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Portrait Pierre-Paul Prud'hon

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon

1758 - 1823

French Romantic Painter

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, born in 1758 in Cluny and died in 1823 in Paris, was a French painter known for his allegorical and portrait works. His paintings, such as 'Justice and Divine Vengeance Pursuing Crime' and 'Portrait of Empress Josephine,' are celebrated for their emotional depth and use of color, capturing the essence of Romantic ideals and elegance. Influenced by the Neoclassical tradition and his contemporary Jacques-Louis David, Prud'hon's technique involved a refined and atmospheric approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and nobility of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the beauty and spirituality of his era, making him a celebrated figure in late 18th and early 19th-century French painting.
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