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.
