Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815–1891) was a France sculptor, painter and politician.
Also recorded as Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier; Ernest Meissonier; Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier; Meissonier; E. Meissonnier; Jean Louis Meissonier.
Overview
The authority record associates the name with academic art. Work is classified under portrait. Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris, Rome and Netherlands. Works named in the authority record include 1814, La Campagne de France, Antibes. La promenade à cheval and Au cabaret. Reître et lévrier. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
French painter and sculptor (1815-1891)
Sources
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“Ernest Meissonier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q354786: Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
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