[LagrenÃe, Louis (Jean, FranÃois)] - AssÃmat-Tessandier, Joseph
Reference : 122583
(2022)
ISBN : 9782903239701
AssÃmat-Tessandier, Joseph: Louis LagrenÃe, dit l'aÃnà 1725-1805. Paris: 2022. 471 pages. Fully illustrated in colour and black and white. Hardback. 32x24cms. A comprehensive study of the life and work of Louis LagrenÃe. Three chapters trace LagrenÃe's career, discussing his activity within the French Academy and Salons in Paris and Rome; commissions for influential patrons including members of royal families, Lord Hoare and the Marquis de Laborde; and LagrenÃe's career upon his return to Paris after the Revolution. Followed by a catalogue of 942 signed works, 12 attributions and 13 works no longer attributed to LagrenÃe some with extended notes and black and white illustrations. An extensive appendix features a family tree, a chronology and tables and lists based on archival material including a table documenting his Roman commissions and a list of subjects chosen for history paintings. Includes excerpts from various archives, his travel diary and of critical reviews up to the present. Also features a chronology of works presented at the Salons, an index of names and works and an extensive bibliography. Text in French.
A comprehensive study of the life and work of Louis LagrenÃe. Three chapters trace LagrenÃeâs career, discussing his activity within the French Academy and Salons in Paris and Rome; commissions for influential patrons including members of royal families, Lord Hoare and the Marquis de Laborde; and LagrenÃeâs career upon his return to Paris after the Revolution. Followed by a catalogue of 942 signed works, 12 attributions and 13 works no longer attributed to LagrenÃe some with extended notes and black and white illustrations. An extensive appendix features a family tree, a chronology and tables and lists based on archival material including a table documenting his Roman commissions and a list of subjects chosen for history paintings. Includes excerpts from various archives, his travel diary and of critical reviews up to the present. Also features a chronology of works presented at the Salons, an index of names and works and an extensive bibliography. Text in French