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Joseph Layraud

1833 – 1913

French painter

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Lived 1833 – 1913 (aged 80). Joseph Layraud was a French painter.

Joseph Fortuné Séraphin Layraud (15 October 1834 – 12 October 1912) was a French painter. There is no complete clearance as to the birth' and the death' dates. Some sources refer to 1833–1913. His range included historical scenes and figures, religious and mythological subjects, landscapes, and portraits of contemporaries.

Life and career

Layraud was born at La Roche-sur-le-Buis in south-eastern France. After beginning his training in Marseille in 1853 he moved to Paris in 1856, studying at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts under Léon Cogniet and Tony Robert-Fleury. He was awarded the Grand Prix de Rome in 1863.

After his time in Rome, Layraud travelled in Italy and Portugal, painting landscapes, he did some history paintings and many portraits.

Layraud exhibited at the Paris Salon, winning medals in 1872; his work was shown at the 1889 and 1900 Expositions Universelles.

Internationally, Layraud's work is displayed in Melbourne (Italian Highwaymen), the Ajuda National Palace,

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
French Academy in Rome
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Prix de Rome
Also known as
Joseph Fortune Seraphin Layraud, Fortune Joseph Seraphin Layraud, Joseph Fortune Seraphim Layraud, Fortuné Joseph Séraphin Layraud, Joseph-Fortune-Seraphin Layraud, Layraud
moreJoseph-Fortunet Layraud

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Layraud?

French painter (1833-1913)

When was Joseph Layraud born?

Joseph Layraud was born on 12 October 1833 in La Roche-sur-le-Buis.

When did Joseph Layraud die?

Joseph Layraud died on 12 October 1913 in Valenciennes.

What was Joseph Layraud's occupation?

Joseph Layraud was a painter.

What nationality was Joseph Layraud?

Joseph Layraud was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Layraud

· Wikidata: Q3184246

· DBpedia: Joseph Layraud

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