Antoine-Jean Gros

French painter of historical subjects (1771–1835)
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Antoine-Jean Gros
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Antoine-Jean Gros

Summary

Antoine-Jean Gros is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1771[3]. He died in Meudon[4]. He died on June 25, 1835[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Antoine-Jean Gros was born in Paris[2].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros died in Meudon[4].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros was born on March 16, 1771[3].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros was born on January 1, 1771[9].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros died on June 25, 1835[5].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros died on June 26, 1835[10].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros died on January 1, 1835[11].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Antoine Jean Gros[13].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's father was Jean-Antoine Gros[14].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's mother was Pierrette-Madeleine-Cécile Durand[15].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros was married to Augustine Dufresne[16].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros held citizenship in France[17].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's professions included painter[6].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's professions included visual artist[7].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros was educated at Collège des Quatre-Nations[18].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
  • Antoine-Jean Gros's education included a stint at University of Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Charles-Philippe Larivière[21].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Paul Huet[22].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Joseph Beaume[23].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Léon Riesener[24].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Adolphe Roger[25].
  • A notable student of Antoine-Jean Gros was Charles Louis Müller[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Antoine-Jean Gros is Bonaparte at the Pont d'Arcole[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine-Jean Gros's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 16, 1771[3] and January 1, 1771[9]. His father was Jean-Antoine Gros[14]. His mother was Pierrette-Madeleine-Cécile Durand[15].

Education

Educated at Collège des Quatre-Nations[18], an educational institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1661[30], headquartered in Palais de l'Institut de France[31]; Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1797[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[35]; and University of Paris[20], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39]. Antoine-Jean Gros studied under Jacques-Louis David[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and visual artist[7]. Notable students include Charles-Philippe Larivière[21], a painter[41], 1798–1876[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]; Paul Huet[22], a painter[45], 1803–1869[46], of France[47], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[48], specialised in visual arts[49]; Joseph Beaume[23], a painter[50], 1796–1885[51], of France[52], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[53]; Léon Riesener[24], a painter[54], 1808–1878[55], of France[56], awarded the Legion of Honour[57]; Adolphe Roger[25], a painter[58], 1800–1880[59], of France[60]; and Charles Louis Müller[26], a painter[61], 1815–1892[62], of France[63], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[64].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bonaparte at the Pont d'Arcole[27], a painting[65], founded in 1796[66]; The Battle of Nazareth[67], a painting[68], founded in 1801[69]; and Bonaparte, Premier Consul[70], a painting[71], founded in 1802[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[76], a grade of an order[77], in Kingdom of France[78].

Personal Life

Among Antoine-Jean Gros's spouses was Augustine Dufresne[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 25, 1835[5], June 26, 1835[10], and January 1, 1835[11]. Antoine-Jean Gros passed away in Meudon[4]. The cause of death was drowning[79]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Antoine Jean Gros[13].

Why It Matters

Antoine-Jean Gros ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

He has been cited as an influence by George Peter Alexander Healy[82], a painter[83], 1813–1894[84], of United States[85].

FAQs

Where was Antoine-Jean Gros born?

Born in Paris[2], Antoine-Jean Gros…

Where did Antoine-Jean Gros die?

Antoine-Jean Gros passed away in Meudon[4].

Who were Antoine-Jean Gros's parents?

Antoine-Jean Gros's father was Jean-Antoine Gros[14]. Antoine-Jean Gros's mother was Pierrette-Madeleine-Cécile Durand[15].

Who was Antoine-Jean Gros married to?

Antoine-Jean Gros's spouses include Augustine Dufresne[16].

What did Antoine-Jean Gros do for work?

Antoine-Jean Gros worked as painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Where did Antoine-Jean Gros go to school?

Antoine-Jean Gros was educated at Collège des Quatre-Nations[18], Beaux-Arts de Paris[19], and University of Paris[20].

What awards did Antoine-Jean Gros receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[73] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[76].

Who did Antoine-Jean Gros influence?

Antoine-Jean Gros has been cited as an influence by George Peter Alexander Healy[82].

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