Léon Cogniet
French painter and portrait artist
Born
1794
231 years ago
Died
November 20th, 1880
144 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent French painter active in the 19th century, gained recognition for portraits and historical scenes. Studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, attracting attention for contributions to the avant-garde art movement. Worked mainly in oil on canvas, focusing on figurative works. Cogniet's artistic style combined neoclassical elements with realism, exemplifying the transition between these movements. Later became a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts, influencing a new generation of artists.
Painted 'The Death of Sardanapalus'
Produced numerous portraits of prominent figures
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