About Henri-Joseph de Forestier
Lived 1787 – 1872 (aged 84–85). Henri-Joseph de Forestier was a French painter.
Henri-Joseph de Forestier (born in San Domingo in 1790) was a pupil of Vincent and David, and obtained in 1813 the first prize, which enabled him to go to Rome. There he became very favourably known through his paintings of Anacreon and Cupid. He died in 1872. Among his historical and genre paintings may be mentioned:
Christ healing the Demoniac. 1817. (Louvre, Paris.) The Funeral of William the Conqueror.
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Who was Henri-Joseph de Forestier?
French painter (1787-1872)
When was Henri-Joseph de Forestier born?
Henri-Joseph de Forestier was born in 1787 in Santo Domingo.
When did Henri-Joseph de Forestier die?
Henri-Joseph de Forestier died on 23 December 1872 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Henri-Joseph de Forestier's occupation?
Henri-Joseph de Forestier was a painter.
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Henri-Joseph de Forestier was French.
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