Charles Le Brun
17th-century French painter and art theorist (1619—1690)
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Charles Le Brun was a prominent French painter and art theorist who lived from 1619 to 1690 and played a major role in shaping artistic practice during the reign of King Louis XIV. He is remembered for his paintings and his influential theories about art, which helped establish standards and principles that guided French art during the 17th century.
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- Born
- 1619
- Died
- 1690
- Works
- 37
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Charles Le Brun ( French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl lə bʁœ̃]; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time. He served as a court painter to Louis XIV, who declared him "the greatest French artist of all time". Le Brun was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art and was influenced by Nicolas Poussin.
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