early life and training
charles parrocel, a french painter and engraver, was born on may 6, 1688, in paris. he was the son of joseph parrocel, a painter, and followed in his father's footsteps to become an artist. charles initially studied under his father until his death, then became a pupil along with bon boullogne of charles de la fosse. in 1712, he moved to italy, where he attended the académie de france from 1713 to 1716 as an academy pensioner.artistic career
parrocel's artistic career was marked by his specialization in battle and hunt paintings. he received several royal commissions, including the entrance of the turkish ambassador at the tuileries, which showcased his skill in capturing the essence of historical events. his work the battle of fontenoy is considered one of his masterpieces.- notable works:
- the battle of lawfelt (unfinished due to paralysis)
- la bataille de fontenoy (considered a masterpiece)
- l'entrée aux tuileries de l'ambassadeur turc (a royal commission)
awards and affiliations
parrocel's talent earned him the position of professor at the académie royale in paris in 1745. he was also a member of the musée antoine-lécuyer in saint-quentin.- relevant works on ArtsDot:
- charles parrocel's paintings
- charles parrocel - wikipedia
legacy
parrocel's work can be found in various museums, including the musée antoine-lécuyer in saint-quentin. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.- view more of charles parrocel's works on ArtsDot:
- charles parrocel's paintings
references
Questions & Answers
How can I follow Charles Parrocel's work year by year?
Charles Parrocel's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Where are Charles Parrocel's artworks grouped by technique?
The All Medium page groups Charles Parrocel's artworks by technique.
Can I browse Charles Parrocel's works by color palette?
To find works by Charles Parrocel in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
Can I sort Charles Parrocel's artworks by color?
The Spectral Index page organizes Charles Parrocel's artworks by color.
