Biography of antoine jean gros biographie
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Antoine-Jean Gros
French painter (1771–1835)
For the 19th-century French diplomat known as Baron Gros, see Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros.
Antoine-Jean Gros (French pronunciation:[ɑ̃twanʒɑ̃gʁo]; 16 March 1771 – 25 June 1835) was a French painter of historical subjects.
He was granted the title of Baron Gros in 1824.[1][2]
Gros studied under Jacques-Louis David in Paris and began an independent artistic career during the French Revolution.
Biography of antoine jean gros biographie
Forced to leave France, Gros moved to Genoa. His portrait of French commander Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Arcole in 1796 brought Gros to public attention and gained the patronage of Napoleon.[3][4] After traveling with Napoleon's army for several years, he returned to Paris in 1799.
In addition to producing several large paintings of battles and other events in Napoleon's life, Gros was a successful portraitist.
Early life and training
Born in Paris, Gros began learni