Alexandre Cabanel (ah-lek-SAHN-druh kah-bah-NEL)

French Painter

Alexandre Cabanel

Alexandre Cabanel was a French painter who gained fame for his historical, classical, and religious works. As a leading academic artist, his style represented the height of French classicism, combining clarity, precision, and a smooth finish. Cabanel's work epitomized the standard for academic art in the mid-19th century, with one of his most notable works being "The Birth of Venus." He was an influential teacher at the École des Beaux-Arts and was known for his portraits, which were especially sought after by the international elite.

Species

Duine

Realm

The Mortal Realm

Date of Birth

September 28, 1823

Date of Death

January 23, 1889

Life

1823 CE 1889 CE 66 years old

Birthplace

Montpellier, France

Place of Death

Paris, France

Children

Sex

Male

Sexuality

Heterosexual

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