100 Famous Rococo Painters You Should Know

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फ्रांसेस्को गार्डि 1712–1793

From वेनिस On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages

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पिएत्रो लॉन्घी 1701–1785

इतालवी From वेनिस वेनेशियन पेंटिंग, रोकोको On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

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जियोवानी डोमेनिको टिएपोलो 1727–1804

इतालवी From वेनिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

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जियोवानी बतिस्ता पियाज़ेटा 1683–1754

इतालवी From वेनिस रोकोको (Rococo) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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निकोलस लानक्रेट 1689–1743

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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क्लॉड-जोसेफ वर्नेट 1714–1789

फ्रांसीसी From अविगनोन लैंडस्केप, समुद्री दृश्य On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages

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रोसाल्बा कारिएरा 1675–1757

इतालवी From वेनिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

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मार्क नैटियर 1685–1766

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

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मॉरिस क्वेंटिन दे ला टूर 1704–1788

फ्रांसीसी From संत-क्वेंटिन रोकोको On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

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अलेक्जेंडर रोसलिन 1718–1793

स्वीडिश From माल्मो रोकोको On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

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जोहान ज़ोफनी 1733–1810

From फ़्रैंकफ़र्ट On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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लुई मिशेल वैन लू 1707–1771

फ्रांसीसी From तुलों रोकोको On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Born in Toulon, France, on March 2nd, 1707, Louis-Michel van Loo emerged from a distinguished lineage of artists. Even at this nascent stage, van Loo demonstrated exceptional talent, earning a prize from the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris in 1725 – a testament to his burgeoning skill and promise.

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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जीन-एटिएन लिओटार्ड 1702–1789

स्विस From जिनेवा On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

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फ्रैंकोइस लेमोइन 1688–1737

फ्रांसीसी (French) From पैरिस रोकोको (Rococo) On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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जीन फ्रेंकोइस डी ट्रॉय 1645–1730

फ्रांसीसी From तुलूज़ रोकोको, बारोक On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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जीन-बैप्टिस्ट पाटर 1695–1736

फ्रांसीसी From वालेन्सिएन रोकोको पेस्टल पैलेट On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

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चार्ल्स-एंड्रे वैन लू 1705–1765

फ्रांसीसी From नीस रोकोको चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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फ्रांसेस्को ज़ुकारिली 1702–1788

इतालवी From पिटिग्लियानो रोकोको, बारोक On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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जकोपो अमीगोनी 1682–1752

इतालवी From नापोलि उत्तर बारोक और रोकोको On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

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चार्ल्स-जोसेफ नेटोइरे 1700–1777

फ्रांसीसी From नीम रोकोको On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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फ्रांज़ एंटोन माउलबर्टश 1724–1796

जर्मन/ऑस्ट्रियाई From लेंगेनार्गेन रोकोको, बारोक On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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चार्ल्स एंटोनी कोयपेल 1694–1752

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस बरोक रोकोको On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

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Adélaïde Labille-Guiard 1749–1803

French From Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world.

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दिमित्री ग्रिगोरिएविच लेविट्स्की 1735–1822

यूक्रेनी-रूसी From कीव शास्त्रीय चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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जीन-बैप्टिस्ट पिगैल 1725–1805

फ्रांसीसी From टूर्नस बरोक और नवशास्त्रीय (Baroque & Neoclassical)

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ऐन वैलेयर-कोस्टर 1744–1818

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको, स्टिल लाइफ On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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लुई-जीन-फ्रांस्वा लग्रेने 1756–1827

From पेरिस

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जियाम्बतिस्टा पिटोनी 1687–1767

From वेनिस Late Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

In the vibrant, water-bound splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, few artists captured the theatrical essence of the late Baroque and Rococo periods as fluently as Giambattista Pittoni. His early training was deeply personal, conducted under the guidance of his uncle, Francesco Pittoni, a painter of the Venetian Baroque.

Learned from Antonio Balestra #69

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गस्पार वैन विटेल (कैस्पर एंड्रियान्स वैन विटेल) 1653–1736

डच From अमरस्फूर्त वेडुटा पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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फ़्योदोर रोकोटोव 1730–1808

From मॉस्को

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फ्रांस्वा ह्यूबर्ट ड्रुआइस 1727–1775

From पैरिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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व्लादिमीर लुकिच बोरोविकोवस्की 1757–1825

From मिरहोरोड On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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एंटोनी पेस्ने 1683–1757

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

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एलन राम्से 1713–1784

From एडिनबरा On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun

Élisabeth -Louise Vigée Le Brun, a name synonymous with the elegance and refinement of 18th-century French portraiture, was more than just a painter; she was a master of capturing not merely likeness, but the very essence of her sitters.

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कोराडो जियाक्विंटो 1703–1766

इतालवी From मोलफेटा रोकोको On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

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जोहान हेनरिक टिशबीन 1722–1789

जर्मन From हाइना रोकोको On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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क्रिश्चियन विल्हेम एर्न्स्ट डिट्रिच 1712–1774

जर्मन From वेमार डच और इतालवी उस्तादों का अनुकरण On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Born in Weimar in 1712, Dietrich did not seek to shatter the existing artistic paradigms with a revolutionary new vision; instead, he sought to master the echoes of the past. Raised in an environment steeped in the traditions of German art patronage, his early life was shaped by the meticulous craftsmanship of his father, Johann Georg, a miniature painter to the court of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

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Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo 1719–1795

French From Rivoli Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

At the heart of this vibrant scene stood Charles Amédée Philippe Vanloo (1719 – 1795), a painter whose career spanned decades and encompassed a remarkable range of subjects—from allegorical scenes brimming with mythological figures to strikingly realistic portraits that captured the essence of his aristocratic patrons. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Vanloo’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Jean-Baptiste van Loo—himself a respected painter—in Turin and Rome.

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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गुस्ताव लंडबर्ग 1695–1786

स्वीडिश From स्टॉकहोम रोकोको पेस्टलिस्ट On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

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लाग्रेनी ल'ऐने (Lagrenée L'Aîné) 1725–1805

English From पैरिस Romanticism, Animal Painting On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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जैकब डी विट 1695–1754

डच From ऐम्स्टर्डैम रोकोको पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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Jean-Baptiste van Loo 1684–1745

French From Aix-en-Provence Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

A pivotal moment arrived with the patronage of Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Carignano, who recognized van Loo’s burgeoning talent and sponsored his journey to Rome. Following Rome, van Loo’s artistic path led him to Turin, where he painted portraits of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, and members of his court, further solidifying his reputation among European nobility.

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John Wollaston 1742–1775

English Rococo Painting

While later giants like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart would command the spotlight of American portraiture, Wollaston’s true contribution lies in his role as a pioneer, introducing the delicate elegance and shimmering sophistication of the Rococo style to North America.

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Carl Gustaf Pilo 1711–1793

Swedish From Runtuna Rococo On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Born in 1711 on the farm Göksäter near Nyköping, Sweden, Pilo emerged from humble beginnings as the son of Olof Pilo, a skilled decorative painter. His early training, likely influenced by his father's work at Drottningholm and Stockholm Palace, provided him with a foundational mastery of craftsmanship that would later allow him to navigate the sophisticated circles of European royalty.

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Anna Dorothea Therbusch 1721–1782

German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Anna Dorothea Therbusch (1721-1782) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of Rococo art history —a woman artist who defied societal expectations and achieved considerable renown during the Enlightenment. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition, her father, Georg Lisiewski, was himself a celebrated Berlin portrait painter, establishing a lineage dedicated to visual representation.

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जोहान जॉर्ज प्लैटज़र 1704–1761

ऑस्ट्रियाई From एप्पन रोकोको On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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नथानिएल होन 1718–1784

डच From डब्लिन रोकोको

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Michele Marieschi 1710–1743

Italian From Venice Vedute Venice On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

In the golden age of the Venetian Rococo, few artists captured the ephemeral magic of the Serenissima with as much vitality as Michele Giovanni Marieschi. Scholars often point to the influence of masters such as Gaspare Diziani and the legendary Canaletto, whose works provided a blueprint for capturing the grandeur of urban environments.

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Antonio Corradini 1668–1752

Italian From Este Rococo

Corradini’s talent quickly blossomed, gaining recognition around 1709 with his contributions to the façade of San Stae in Venice. A pivotal period unfolded between 1716 and 1723 with extensive work for Russian and Saxon patrons. In 1729, a new chapter commenced with his appointment as court sculptor to Charles VI in Vienna.

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रॉयल-पॉलिश और इलेक्टोरल-सैक्सन पोर्सिलेन मैन्युफैक्चररी born 1710

जर्मन From मैसेन हार्ड-पेस्ट पोर्सिलेन

"एलेगोरिकल फिगर्स ऑफ वर्च्यू" – यह मूर्तिकला के रूप में जटिल अवधारणाओं को पकड़ने की फैक्ट्री की क्षमता को प्रदर्शित करता है, जो सूक्ष्म विवरण और परिष्कृत कलात्मक दृष्टि को दर्शाता है।. "रेकम्बेंट लेपर्ड" – यह यथार्थवाद और भव्यता के एक शानदार मिश्रण का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, जो उल्लेखनीय सटीकता और शालीनता के साथ जानवरों को चित्रित करने के प्रति माइसेन के समर्पण को दर्शाता है।.

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Gerard van Spaendonck 1746–1822

From Tilburg On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Van Spaendonck came from an artistic family; his younger brother, Cornelis van Spaendonck, also became a successful painter. This early exposure shaped his meticulous attention to detail and refined technique.

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जोसेफ हाईमोर 1692–1780

ब्रिटिश From लंदन रोकोको चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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जीन जैक्स कैफ़िएरी 1678–1755

फ्रांसीसी From पेरिस रोकोको

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जीन-बैप्टिस्ट पेरोनो 1715–1783

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

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फ्रांसिस हेमैन 1708–1776

अंग्रेजी From एक्सेर रोकोको, चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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लुई टॉक़े 1696–1772

फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस पोर्ट्रेट पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Nattier’s atelier became Tocqué’s formative environment, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of masters like Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas Bertin.

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डोनाटो क्रेटी 1671–1749

इतालवी From क्रेमोना रोकोको, नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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Antonio Balestra 1666–1740

From Verona On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Antonio Balestra (born August 12, 1666, Verona, Italy – died April 21, 1740) was a prominent Italian painter of the Rococo period. This foundational training provided him with early skills in drawing and painting techniques.

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गस्पारे ट्रैवर्सी 1722–1770

इतालवी From नापोलि रोकोको On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

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Georg Desmarées 1697–1776

Swedish-German From Stockholm City Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Born in Stockholm in 1697 to parents with French roots and artistic lineage – his mother descended from the Dutch Mijtens family of painters – his journey was one of continuous learning and adaptation, ultimately leading him to become a celebrated court painter in Munich.

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जीन-बैप्टिस्ट पिलमेंट 1728–1808

फ्रांसीसी From ल्यों रोकोको और नवशास्त्रीय (Rococo & Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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कॉर्नेलिस ट्रूस्ट 1696–1750

डच From ऐम्स्टर्डैम रोकोको शैली के दृश्य On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

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Jacques De Lajoue 1686–1761

French From Paris Neoclassical Painting On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Born in the vibrant heart of Paris in 1686, Jacques de Lajoue emerged as a painter of profound elegance, a master capable of weaving architectural precision with the ethereal softness of the French landscape. His life unfolded during one of the most opulent eras in European history, moving through the twilight of Louis XIV’s reign and into the burgeoning grace of the 18th century.

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रिचर्ड कॉस्वे 1742–1821

ब्रिटिश From तिवरटन रीजेंसी पोर्ट्रेट मिनिएचर्स On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

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फिलिप मर्सिए 1689–1760

फ्रांसीसी From बर्लिन रोकोको On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

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Per Krafft the Elder 1724–1793

Swedish From Arboga Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

To step into the world of Per the Elder Krafft is to enter a realm of gilded salons and breathless elegance, where the light of the Enlightenment meets the delicate ornamentation of the Rococo.

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Johann Georg Pinzel 1715–1761

Ukrainian, Czech From Buchach Baroque, Rococo

Active in Eastern Galicia – a region encompassing parts of modern-day Ukraine and Poland – Pinsel’s work embodies a unique fusion of Western Baroque exuberance and deeply felt religious emotion. Discovered relatively late by scholar Jan Bołoz Antoniewicz in 1923, Pinsel's story began to unfold through fragmented records and, most powerfully, through the astonishing artistry of his sculptures themselves.

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Alessandro Longhi 1733–1813

From Venice On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

He came from an artistic family; his father was the celebrated genre painter Pietro Longhi. Alessandro received his initial training under his father’s guidance, developing a foundation in observation and detail.

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Giuseppe Bonito 1707–1789

Italian From Castellammare di Stabia Rococo On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

In the sun-drenched, vibrant landscape of eighteenth-century Naples, few artists captured the rhythmic pulse of urban life and the theatrical splendor of the era as intimately as Giuseppe Bonito. Born in 1707 in Castellammare di Stabia, Bonito emerged from a period of profound artistic transition, where the dramatic weight of the Baroque was beginning to soften into the playful elegance of the Rococo.

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क्रिस्टोफ़ ह्यूएट 1700–1759

फ्रांसीसी From पोंटोइस आदर्श दृश्य (Idyllic Scenes) On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

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लुई डी सिल्वेस्टर 1675–1760

फ्रांसीसी From सो बरोक, रोकोको On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

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Luis Paret Y Alcázar 1746–1799

Spanish From Madrid Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

In the vibrant, sun-drenched tapestry of 18th-century Spain, few artists captured the delicate interplay of light and social elegance as masterfully as Luis Paret y Alcázar. His life, spanning from his birth in Madrid in 1746 to his passing in 1799, was a journey through the heart of Spanish cultural evolution. Paret’s artistic foundation was laid within the prestigious halls of the Academia Real de San Fernando.

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जोहान सालोमन वाल 1689–1765

जर्मन, डेनिश From केमनिज़ On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

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Giuseppe Nogari 1699–1766

Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Born in 1699, Nogari emerged during a transformative era when the heavy, dramatic shadows of the Baroque were beginning to yield to the light, airy grace of the Rococo. This lineage, combined with the delicate pastel sensibilities of Rosalba Carriera and the sophisticated elegance of Jacopo Amigoni, allowed him to weave together a style that was simultaneously much more grounded than the typical Rococo flourish and yet exquisitely refined.

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जीन रेंक 1674–1735

फ्रांसीसी From मोंपेलियर बरोक/नवशास्त्रीय On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Jean Ranc, born in Montpellier in 1674, was a French painter who achieved considerable renown during the reign of Louis XV and Philip V of Spain. Early Training & Influences: Antoine Ranc instilled in Jean a passion for painting and exposed him to European masters—a legacy that would continue through Rigaud’s mentorship.

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नथानिएल होन द एल्डर 1718–1784

आयरिश From डबलिन बार्विसन परिदृश्य और रोकोको पोर्ट्रेट On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Nathaniel Hone I, born in Dublin around 1718, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition between Rococo and Neoclassical art movements. Early Life & Training: Hone’s formative years were spent in Dublin, where he received instruction from Francis Bacon and Jonathan Richardson Sr., two prominent Irish portraitists who championed a dramatic, theatrical style rooted in illusionism.

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Jean Raoux 1677–1734

French From Montpellier Symbolist Art On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Jean Raoux, born in Montpellier, France in 1677, emerged as a captivating figure within the French artistic landscape of the early 18th century. He spent three formative years in Italy, specifically Venice, undertaking decorative commissions for the palace of Giustiniani Solini. Raoux’s talent quickly garnered attention, leading to his acceptance into the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1717 as an historical painter.

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एडुआर्ड ओनोरे एवे 1818–1890

फ्रांसीसी From पेरिस नवशास्त्रीय/रोमांटिक

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Francesco Zugno 1708–1787

Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Within the luminous and often overwhelming splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, the name Francesco Zugno emerges as a vital, if somewhat enigmatic, thread in the tapestry of the Rococo era.

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Joseph Boze 1745–1826

French From Martigues Portraiture On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Joseph Boze (1745-1826) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of French art history —a portraitist who navigated the turbulent currents of the Enlightenment and Revolution with remarkable resilience. Born in Les Matiques, France, Boze’s artistic journey began amidst a period of significant social and political upheaval, shaping his oeuvre and cementing his place as one of Louis XVI's most trusted artists.

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Louis Joseph Watteau 1731–1798

French From Valenciennes Fêtes galantes On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

His father, Jean Watteau, was a silk merchant and instilled in François a keen appreciation for craftsmanship and visual aesthetics. He subsequently studied under Nicolas Frémiet, further honing his skills in drawing and etching, disciplines that would serve as crucial tools throughout his career.

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Jacobus Buys 1724–1801

Dutch From Amsterdam Rococo On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Born in Amsterdam in 1724, Jacobus Buys emerged into a world steeped in the refined sensibilities of the Dutch Rococo period. He embarked on his formal training under Cornelis Pronk and later with Jacob de Wit, both established figures within Amsterdam's art circles.

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Jeremiah Theus 1716–1774

Swiss From Chur Rococo On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Jeremiah Theus (1716 – 1774) stands as a singular figure in the annals of early American art, primarily recognized for his prolific output of portraits executed during the flourishing Rococo period in Charleston, South Carolina. Born in Chur, Switzerland, he arrived in America with his family around 1740, driven by the promise of land grants and colonial opportunity offered by the British Crown.

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Vigilius Eriksen 1722–1782

Danish From Copenhagen Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of the portrait painter Johann Salomon Wahl. Although he achieved significant recognition, his path was not without its hurdles; notably, despite winning a gold medal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1755, he was denied formal entry into the institution itself.

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Georg David Matthieu 1737–1778

German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

The air in the studio of David Matthieu carries the scent of oil and pigment, a workspace where Georg David Matthieu begins his life within a family of established artists. This connection extends through his stepmother, Anna Rosina, linking Georg to the influential Georg Lisiewski and the talented Anna Dorothea Therbusch.

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Robert Tournières 1667–1752

From Ifs On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Robert Le Vrac de Tournières was born in Caen, France, in 1667. He further honed his skills under the tutelage of Bon Boullogne and Rigaud, both prominent figures in French painting, setting the stage for a successful career.

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Jose Del Castillo 1737–1793

Spanish From Madrid Neoclassical On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Born in Madrid on October 14, 1737, Castillo emerged from a world where the flamboyant flourishes of the Rococo were beginning to yield to the disciplined rigor of Neoclassicism. His early life was marked by an extraordinary precocity; at just ten years old, he was already serving as an assistant in the preparatory drawing classes at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

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Agostino Brunias 1730–1796

Italian From Rome Vérité ethnographique On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Leaving behind the grand estates and classical landscapes of England, Brunias immersed himself in the bustling markets, verdant plantations, and diverse communities of colonial Dominica.

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Domenico Duprà 1689–1770

Italian From Turin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Born in the historic city of Turin in 1689, Duprà emerged as a master of the Rococo style, an era defined by grace, light, and an almost ethereal sense of movement. Between 1719 and 1730, he found himself in Lisbon, serving the illustrious House of Braganza under King John V.