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
Can I browse Lagrenée's works by color palette?
To find works by Lagrenée in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
Can I explore Lagrenée's works by subject?
The Subject Atlas page maps Lagrenée's artworks by subject.
How popular are Lagrenée's artworks?
Statistics about Lagrenée's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
In which movements did Lagrenée work?
Lagrenée's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
