French, 1789–1863
Horace Vernet (1789–1863) was a French painter known for battle scenes, portraits, and Orientalist subjects. Born in the Louvre to a family of painters during the French Revolution, he rejected academic Classicism and depicted contemporary life, especially French soldiers in a direct style. He gained recognition for historically accurate battle paintings and served as director of the French Academy in Rome. Vernet received many commissions, including works in a neoclassical style depicting French colonization in Algeria, and continued to paint military subjects throughout his career.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Horace Vernet · Wikidata Q161145
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