Maurice Quentin de La Tour
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Summary
Maurice Quentin de La Tour is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Quentin[2]. He was born on September 5, 1704[3]. He died in Saint-Quentin[4]. He died on February 17, 1788[5]. He worked as a pastellist[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Saint-Quentin[2].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour passed away in Saint-Quentin[4].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour was born on September 5, 1704[3].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour was born on October 5, 1704[11].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour died on February 17, 1788[5].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour died on February 8, 1788[12].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour is buried at Basilica of Saint-Quentin[13].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour held citizenship in France[14].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's professions included pastellist[6].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour worked as a painter[7].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour worked as a draftsperson[8].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour worked as a visual artist[9].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's field of work was pastel[15].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's field of work was painter[16].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour held the position of court painter[17].
- A notable student of Maurice Quentin de La Tour was Marie-Suzanne Giroust[18].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Quentin de La Tour is Portrait of Voltaire[19].
- A notable work attributed to Maurice Quentin de La Tour is Portrait of Pierre-Louis Laideguive[20].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour is recorded as male[21].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour is associated with the Rococo movement[23].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's genre is portrait[24].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's genre is pastel painting[25].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Quentin de La Tour[26].
- Maurice Quentin de La Tour's family name is recorded as de La Tour[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Saint-Quentin[2], Maurice Quentin de La Tour… Recorded date of birth include September 5, 1704[3] and October 5, 1704[11].
Education
Studied under Jean Restout[28], a painter[29], 1692–1768[30], of France[31] and Claude Dupouch[32], a painter[33], 1686–1747[34], of France[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pastellist[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. Fields of work include pastel[15] and painter[16], an artistic profession[36]. Maurice Quentin de La Tour held the position of court painter[17]. A notable student of him was Marie-Suzanne Giroust[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Portrait of Voltaire[19], a pastel painting[37], founded in 1735[38] and Portrait of Pierre-Louis Laideguive[20], a painting[39], founded in 1761[40].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 17, 1788[5] and February 8, 1788[12]. Maurice Quentin de La Tour passed away in Saint-Quentin[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Quentin[13].
Why It Matters
Maurice Quentin de La Tour ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Maurice Quentin de La Tour born?
Maurice Quentin de La Tour's place of birth was Saint-Quentin[2].
Where did Maurice Quentin de La Tour die?
Maurice Quentin de La Tour passed away in Saint-Quentin[4].
What did Maurice Quentin de La Tour do for work?
Maurice Quentin de La Tour worked as pastellist[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9].