Félix Boisselier
Félix Boisselier "the elder" (13 April 1776 – 12 January 1811) was a French historical painter. Boisselier was born in Damphal (Haute-Marne), and in early life was employed as draughtsman in a manufactory of decorative papers. At the time of the Revolution he was thrown into prison, and after regaining his liberty entered the studio of Regnault.
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Félix Boisselier
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- Born
- 1776 · Val-de-Meuse.
- Died
- 1811 · Rome.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- painter
- Fields
- history
- Education
- French Academy in Rome
- Teachers
- Jean-Baptiste Regnault
- Honours
- Prix de Rome
- Languages
- French
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Félix Boisselier "the elder" (13 April 1776 – 12 January 1811) was a French historical painter. Boisselier was born in Damphal (Haute-Marne), and in early life was employed as draughtsman in a manufactory of decorative papers. At the time of the Revolution he was thrown into prison, and after regaining his liberty entered the studio of Regnault.
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Born at Val-de-Meuse in 1776, died in Rome in 1811.
Félix Boisselier studied at French Academy in Rome. Training under Jean-Baptiste Regnault is recorded. Antoine-Félix Boisselier is recorded as having studied under Félix Boisselier. The recorded working language is French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. Work by Félix Boisselier is recorded in the collections of Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.
Félix Boisselier, La mort de deemostheene
Felix Boisselier (1776-1811) · fr.muzeo.com
Félix Boisselier, Felix boisselier homer
Attributed to Félix Boisselier · 1. allposters 2. Bridgeman Art Library: Object 176698
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- 1.La mort de Démosthène. 1805. Boisselier, Félix. Musée du Louvre.
- 2.Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen. Animaux cachés, animaux secrets. Citadelles & Mazenod. 2016. 978-2-85088-679-9.
- 3.Félix Boisselier (1776-1811. Christie's.
- 4.Virgil's Shepherd. Fogg Art Museum.
- 5.Base Joconde 06770008164 .
- 6.Philippe Grunchec. The Grand Prix de Rome. Paintings from the École des Beaux-Arts, 1797–1863. International Exhibitions Foundation. 9780883970751.
- 7.Félix Boisselier, l'Aîné. Dessins d'après l'Antique. RMN.
- 8.Base Joconde 50510011407
Bibliography printed in the source article · 1
- Charles Gabet : Dictionnaire des artistes de l'école française au XIXe siècle (Paris, 1831) p. 76.
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