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Historical Artist - Jean Jouvenet (1644 - 1717)
Jean Jouvenet was born into a family of artist in Rouen, France. In 1661, he moved to Paris to
work in the workshop of LeBrun. His early work resembled that of his master. Although he worked
on a number of decorative projects during his lifetime, he is remembered for h is religious
paintings. He created numerous altarpieces for churches in and around Paris. Later in his
career, Jouvenet’s work adopted a Baroque style, perhaps encouraged by the Academie
Royale. In 1713, his right hand became paralyzed, but he learned to paint with his left. His
compositions are primarily planned as high reliefs, and the movements are in sharp diagonal
straight lines rather than in curves.
Contemporary French Artists
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