Lagrenée

The Lagrenée Artistic Lineage

The Lagrenée name represents a significant French artistic family. Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée was a French history painter who served as a professor at the academy and held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome. His brother, Jean-Jacques Lagrenée, was a student of the former; his work included creating sketches for porcelain and painting ceiling frescoes, eventually becoming a professor at the academy as well.

The family's artistic legacy continued through Anthelme-François Lagrenée, the son of Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée. He established a career as a painter in Russia, where he became particularly known as a painter of animals.

Notable Works and Collections

Within our curated collections, a notable work attributed to Lagrenée is Saint Antoine de Padoue recevant l'Enfant Jésus des mains de la Vierge. This piece is held in the Musée Des Beaux, Québec City.

Questions & Answers

Where can I find statistics about Lagrenée's works?

Statistics about Lagrenée's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Is there a chronological account of Lagrenée?

The Chronicle of Lagrenée is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

What other names is Lagrenée known by?

Lagrenée appears under the alternate names Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée, Lagrenée Den Ældre.

Where can I see all artworks by Lagrenée?

Every work by Lagrenée on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Test your eye

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What was the profession of Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée?
Question 2:
Which family member was a professor at the academy and director of the French Academy in Rome?
Question 3:
What was Jean-Jacques Lagrenée's specialty in addition to being a professor?
Question 4:
In which country did Anthelme-François Lagrenée make his career?
Question 5:
What type of subject matter was Anthelme-François Lagrenée particularly known for?