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emile jean horace vernet
19th Century
19th Century

emile jean horace vernet

Born 1789 Died 1863 Works span 1800–1860

Émile Jean-Horace Vernet: A Life in Paint Early Life and Family Legacy Émile Jean-Horace Vernet was born on June 30, 1789, in Paris, France – remarkably, within the Louvre Palace while his parents resided there during the French Revolution. He came from a distinguished artistic lineage; his father was Carle Vernet, also a renowned painter, and his grandfather was Claude Joseph Vernet, celebrated for his marine landscapes. This familia…

38
dated works
13
chapters
1800
first work
1860
last work
Chronological Journey

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