Henri Decaisne

Henri Decaisne (1799–1852) was a Belgian painter and artist.

Also recorded as Henri de Caisne.

Henri Decaisne in brief

Born
1799
Died
1852
Known for
painter and artist
Place of birth
Brussels
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Overview

Born at Brussels in 1799, died at Paris in 1852.

In detail

training under Pierre Joseph Célestin François, Jacques-Louis David and Anne-Louis Girodet is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. Thomas Lawrence is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brussels and Paris.

Work by Henri Decaisne is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Musée Carnavalet and Amsterdam Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Order of Leopold.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Henri Decaisne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3132241: Henri Decaisne

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