Early Modern

Louis Jean Jacques Durameau

Born 1733 Died 1796 Works span 1768–1775

Louis Jean Jacques Durameau: A Dreamlike Vision of Baroque Grandeur Louis Jean Jacques Durameau (1733-1796) stands as a singular figure in French art history—a painter whose oeuvre embodies the lingering influence of Baroque aesthetics while simultaneously embracing the nascent spirit of Symbolism. Born in Paris, he descended from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition; his father, Jacques Durameont, was a master printer specializing…

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1768

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1775

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Louis Jean Jacques Durameau's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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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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Louis Jean Jacques Durameau

1733 – 1796

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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