louis-marin bonnet was a french artist born in paris on january 20, 1736. he died in paris on may 24, 1793. bonnet was a student of françois boucher and won the prix de rome in 1765 for painting. he studied at the french academy in rome from 1766 to 1770. after his return to france, he became a member of the royal academy of painting and sculpture in 1773. artistic style and career bonnet's work is characterized by its elegance, grace, and refined color sense. he was known for his mythological and allegorical paintings, as well as his portraits. bonnet exhibited regularly at the salon from 17…