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Philippe Rousseau

Philippe Francois Rousseau (23 February 1816, Paris – 5 December 1887, Acquigny) was a French painter known primarily for his still life paintings.

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Philippe Rousseau

Still Life with Asparagus, c. 1880, by Philippe Rousseau

Philippe Rousseau · The Cleveland Museum of Art · Bequest of Noah L. Butkin · CC0

Name
Philippe Francois Rousseau
Birthplace
Paris, France
Place of death
Acquigny, France
Known for
Still life painting
Education
École des Beaux-Arts
Born
Philippe Rousseau was born, sources differ on the date (22 February 1816 and 23 February 1816). · Paris.
Died
Philippe Rousseau died on 5 December 1887. · Acquigny.
Nationality
France.
Occupation
painter.
Fields
landscape, animal and still life.
Honours
Officer of the Legion of Honour, Exhibition of French Artists bronze medal, Exhibition of French Artists silver medal and Exhibition of French Artists gold medal.
Languages
French.

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Philippe Francois Rousseau (23 February 1816, Paris – 5 December 1887, Acquigny) was a French painter known primarily for his still life paintings.

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Philippe Rousseau was a French painter. Born in Paris, the painter died in Acquigny. Philippe Rousseau studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris.

Genres include animal, landscape and still life. Languages used include French. Works by the painter are held at Centraal Museum, Hermitage Museum and Kröller-Müller Museum, among others. Philippe Rousseau received Exhibition of French Artists bronze medal, Exhibition of French Artists gold medal and Exhibition of French Artists silver medal, among others.

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  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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