What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Auguste Petit on ArtsDot.com?

Cavaleiro da Ordem de Cristo, Francisco Antônio Maria Esbérard, Cândida Maria da Fonseca Portella

When and where was Auguste Petit born?

1844, Châtillon-sur-Seine, France

Is Auguste Petit's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

Auguste Petit

1844 - 1927

Essentials

Lifespan: 83 years
Color intensity: monochromatic
Art period: 19th Century
Born: 1844, Châtillon-sur-Seine, France
Nationality: France
Museums on this site: Museu Histórico Nacional

Questions & Answers

How do I find all works by Auguste Petit in a given medium?

To find all works by Auguste Petit in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

How many artworks by Auguste Petit are available to browse?

You can browse 8 artworks by Auguste Petit on the All Artworks page.

Where are Auguste Petit's artworks grouped by art movement?

The All Movements page groups Auguste Petit's artworks by art movement.

Is there a chronological account of Auguste Petit?

Auguste Petit's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

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