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Charles Le Brun
AuthorBooks · Second hand1619-1690
Charles Le Brun was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time. He served as a court painter to Louis XIV, who declared him "the greatest French artist of all time". Le Brun was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art and was influenced by Nicolas Poussin.
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About Charles Le Brun
Birth
1619
Death
1690
Charles Le Brun was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time. He served as a court painter to Louis XIV, who declared him "the greatest French artist of all time". Le Brun was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art and was influenced by Nicolas Poussin.
Charles Le Brun was a multifaceted figure who excelled as a painter, architect, and decorator in 17th-century France.
His genius was captured in monumental works such as the iconic Hall of Mirrors.
He deeply explored the relationship between human emotions and art through his studies on physiognomy.
Born in Paris, his legacy ranges from religious and history painting to the technical design of fountains.
His literary masterpiece, Recueil de diuers desseins de fontaines et de frises maritimes, reflects his mastery of drawing and technique.
