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philip august gaugain
19th Century
19th Century

philip august gaugain

Born 1791 Died 1865 Works span 1824–1827

Philip August Gaugain: A Victorian Master of Domestic Portraiture Philip August Gaugain, a name perhaps less familiar than those of his contemporaries in the bustling art world of 19th-century Britain, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in the evolution of Victorian portraiture. Born in London in 1791 and passing away in 1865, Gaugain’s career spanned several decades, during which he cultivated a distinctive style characteriz…

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dated works
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1824
first work
1827
last work
Chronological Journey

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