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laurent guyard

1723 – 1788

laurent guyard
Early Modern
Early Modern

laurent guyard

Born 1723 Died 1788 Works span 1773–1776

Gavin Hamilton: The Antiquarian Painter of Rome Gavin Hamilton (1723 – 4 January 1798) stands as a singular figure in the history of art, a man inextricably linked to both the burgeoning neoclassical movement and the passionate pursuit of classical antiquities. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, his life unfolded across continents, culminating in a remarkable career as a history painter in Rome – a city he profoundly shaped through his re…

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1773
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1776
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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