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Joseph Franque
A Life Between Two Worlds Joseph Franque was born in Buis-les-Baronnies, France, in 1774. He was a twin, sharing a life and a vocation with his brother Jean-Pierre Franque. The two brothers moved to Paris together, seeking a way to make their mark through portraiture. In 1792, they received financial support from the National Convention to continue their studies. They eventually became students of Jacques-Louis David, a connection that
shaped the direction of their brushes. Their formal introduction to the public came during the Salon of 1806. The trajectory of his life shifted in 1812 when he left France for Italy. This move was prompted by an appointment from Elisa Bonaparte, who named him an art teacher at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara. He lived as a court painter for her, finding a place within the circles of the Napoleonic era. After the empire fell, he…