Anne-Louis Girodet (ahn-lwee zhee-roh-DAY)
French Painter
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (a.k.a. Girodet)
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson was a French painter and pupil of Jacques-Louis David, who is remembered for his clear and precise style in historical painting, portraits, and neoclassical compositions. His works often reflect a tension between the clarity and order of the neoclassical school and the emotional and coloristic richness of Romanticism. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail, his work infused with a dreamlike surrealism. His most famous works include "The Sleep of Endymion" and portraits of figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte.
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
Girodet's paintings frequently explored homoerotic themes, and his close relationships with male subjects were noted by art historians. While not explicitly confirmed, the aesthetic and personal context suggest strong same-sex attraction.
Species
Realm
Date of Birth
January 5, 1767
Date of Death
December 9, 1824
Life
1767 CE
1824 CE
57 years old
Circumstances of Death
Pneumonia
Birthplace
Montargis, France
Place of Death
Paris, France
Children
Sex
Male
Sexuality
LGBT
