Ernest Meissonier
French painter and sculptor
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Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was a French academic painter and sculptor. He became famous for his depictions of Napoleon, his armies and military themes. He documented sieges and manoeuvres and was the teacher of Édouard Detaille. Wikipedia
Born: February 21, 1815, Lyon, France
Died: January 31, 1891 (age 75 years), 17th arrondissement, Paris, France
Period: academic art
Grandchild: Charlotte Meissonier
Children: Charles Meissonier
Partner: Élisa Meissonier
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