The Lagrenée Artistic Lineage
The Lagrenée name represents a significant French artistic family. Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée was a French history painter who served as a professor at the academy and held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome. His brother, Jean-Jacques Lagrenée, was a student of the former; his work included creating sketches for porcelain and painting ceiling frescoes, eventually becoming a professor at the academy as well.
The family's artistic legacy continued through Anthelme-François Lagrenée, the son of Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée. He established a career as a painter in Russia, where he became particularly known as a painter of animals.
Notable Works and Collections
Within our curated collections, a notable work attributed to Lagrenée is Saint Antoine de Padoue recevant l'Enfant Jésus des mains de la Vierge. This piece is held in the Musée Des Beaux, Québec City.
Questions & Answers
How did Lagrenée's art evolve over time?
Lagrenée's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
How can I follow Lagrenée's work year by year?
Lagrenée's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Can I explore Lagrenée's works by keyword?
Lagrenée's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
In which movements did Lagrenée work?
The movements Lagrenée worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
