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Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier

Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
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Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was a French academic painter and sculptor. He became famous for his depictions of Napoleon and his military sieges and manoeuvres in paintings acclaimed both for the artist's mastery of fine detail and his assiduous craftsmanship.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Adolph von MenzelDecember 8, 1815 – February 9, 1905
  2. Andreas AchenbachSeptember 29, 1815 – April 1, 1910
  3. Federico de Madrazo y KuntzFebruary 9, 1815 – June 10, 1894
  4. Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (this page)February 21, 1815 – January 31, 1891
  5. Pavel FedotovJune 22, 1815 – November 14, 1852
  6. Thomas CoutureDecember 21, 1815 – March 29, 1879

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