René-Antoine Houasse

René-Antoine Houasse (1645–1710) was a French painter, decorator and artist.

Also recorded as Rene Antoine Houasse; Rene Antoine Ouasse; René Antoine Houasse; René-Antoine Ouasse; Rene-Antoine Houasse; Rene-Antoine Ouasse.

René-Antoine Houasse in brief

Born
1645
Died
1710
Known for
painter, decorator and artist
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1645, died at Paris in 1710.

In detail

Henri de Favanne and Pierre-Jacques Cazes are recorded as having studied under René-Antoine Houasse. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome. Positions recorded include director. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Works named in the authority record are Anthony and Cleopatra.

Work by René-Antoine Houasse is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, National Museum of Ancient Art, Palace of Versailles, Musée Carnavalet and Musée de l'Histoire de France.

Sources

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    “René-Antoine Houasse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2053142: René-Antoine Houasse

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