Meissonier, Jean-Louis
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| born on | 21 February 1815 at 05:00 (= 05:00 AM ) | ||
| Place | Lyon, France, 45n45, 4e51 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m4e51 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   01°44'   24°24 Asc. 19°00'
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Biography
French painter who started out as an illustrator with a fine technique for detail with photographic exactitude. Some of his still life paintings hang in major museums today, reflecting the popular taste of his period. Meissonier's works include "The Errand Boy," 1836, "The Gamblers," 1855 and "The Emperor At Solferino," 1861. During his time he gained great popularity with both the public and collectors and made $80,000 through the sales of his work.
Meissonier died on January 31, 1891, Paris, France.
Events
- Death, Cause unspecified 31 January 1891 (Age 75)
Source Notes
Gauquelin Vol 4/752
Categories
- Vocation : Art : Commercial artist (Illustrator)
- Vocation : Art : Fine art artist (Painter)
- Lifestyle : Financial : Gain - Financial success in field
- Notable : Book Collection : Culture Collection
