French, 1823–1889
Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889) was a French painter who specialized in historical, classical, and religious subjects in the academic style, and was also known for his portraits. He studied at the Montpellier School of Fine Arts and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, winning the Prix de Rome in 1845. Cabanel gained recognition with works such as The Birth of Venus, which was purchased by Napoleon III, and he became a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1864. He was a member of the French Academy of Fine Arts, served on the Salon jury multiple times, and received honors including the Legion of Honor.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Alexandre Cabanel · Wikidata Q310437
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