Bénigne Gagneraux

Bénigne Gagneraux (1756–1795) was a French painter, draftsperson and printmaker.

Also recorded as Benigne Gagnieroux; Benigne Gagneraux; Benjamin Gagneraux; Bénigne Gagnereaux; B. Gagneraux; Benedetto Gagneraux.

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Overview

Born at Dijon in 1756, died at Florence in 1795.

In detail

training under François Devosge is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are allegorical, animal, history and landscape.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Italy, Dijon and Rome. Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Florence.

Work by Bénigne Gagneraux is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Museum of the French Revolution, National Gallery Prague and Musée Fabre.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Bénigne Gagneraux”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q12058236: Bénigne Gagneraux

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