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Nicolas Poussin

Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665) was a Kingdom of France painter, graphic artist and architectural drafter.

Also recorded as Niccolo Pussino; Nicholas Poussin; Nicola Poussin; Nicolo Poussin; Poussin; Le Poussin.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Classicism. Work is classified under history painting, religious painting and mythological painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris, Rome and Florence. Works named in the authority record include Et in Arcadia ego, The Inspiration of the Poet, Landscape during a Thunderstorm with Pyramus and Thisbe and The Four Seasons. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French painter (1594-1665)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nicolas Poussin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q41554: Nicolas Poussin

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