About Adrien Guignet
Lived 1816 – 1854 (aged 38). Adrien Guignet was a French painter.
Jean-Adrien Guignet (1816 – 1854) was a French orientalist painter.
Guignet was born in Annecy and grew up in the city of Autun. He was a friend of Hippolyte Michaud. He was a rather popular orientalist painter in his time, and was especially commanded for his Egyptian scenes. He died in Paris.
Works Musée des beaux-arts de Beaune Soldat gaulois (circa 1854) Agar et Ismaël
Musée du Louvre Cambise et Psamménite Épisode de la retraite des Dix-Mille (circa 1842)
Musée des beaux-arts de Rouen Joseph expliquant les rêves du pharaon
Musée Rolin Xerxes à l'Hellespont Autoportrait ("Self-portrait")
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Who was Adrien Guignet?
French orientalist painter (1816–1854)
When was Adrien Guignet born?
Adrien Guignet was born on 21 January 1816 in Annecy.
When did Adrien Guignet die?
Adrien Guignet died on 19 May 1854 in former 12th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Adrien Guignet's occupation?
Adrien Guignet was a painter.
What nationality was Adrien Guignet?
Adrien Guignet was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean-Adrien Guignet
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