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Charles-André van Loo
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Self-portrait of Charles-André van Loo
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| Born | 15 February 1705 Nice, Duchy of Savoy (now France)
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| Died | 15 July 1765 Paris, France
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| Education | Benedetto Luti, Rome; Académie Royale, Paris |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist; Modern French school |
Carle or Charles-André van Loo (born February 15, 1705 – died July 15, 1765) was a famous French painter. He came from a family of successful painters from the Netherlands. His father, Louis-Abraham van Loo, and his brother, Jean-Baptiste van Loo, were also artists.
Charles-André painted many different kinds of art. He created religious scenes, historical events, myths, and portraits of people. He also painted everyday life scenes.
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Life of Charles-André van Loo
Charles-André van Loo was born in Nice. At that time, Nice was part of the Duchy of Savoy, which is now in France.
When he was young, he moved to Turin with his brother, Jean-Baptiste. In 1712, they went to Rome, Italy. There, Charles-André learned from a painter named Benedetto Luti. He also studied with a sculptor named Pierre Le Gros the Younger.
Early Career and Awards
After leaving Italy in 1723, Van Loo worked in Paris, France. He joined the Académie Royale, a famous art school. In 1723, he won first prize for his drawing. He also won the important Prix de Rome art prize in 1724. This prize allowed him to study art in Rome.
In 1727, he won first prize for historical painting. Another famous artist, François Boucher, won the same prize that year.
Working for Kings and Courts
Van Loo visited Turin again in 1727. He worked for King Victor Amadeus II of Sardinia. For the king, he painted pictures based on stories by a writer named Torquato Tasso.
In 1734, Van Loo settled in Paris for good. In 1735, he became a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. This was a very important art academy. He quickly became a top artist there.
Important people like Madame de Pompadour and the French royal family supported his work. Madame de Pompadour was a very influential woman at the court of King Louis XV of France. In 1762, Van Loo received a special award, the Order of Saint Michael. He was also named the First Painter to King Louis XV. This was the highest honor for a painter in France.
Charles-André van Loo was a very successful court painter. His portraits and history paintings were popular all over Europe. He passed away in Paris on July 15, 1765.
Artistic Style and Legacy
Charles-André van Loo's art was known for its simple style and correct design. He learned these skills by studying the works of great Italian masters. He helped to improve the French art style of his time.
His paintings were highly praised during his life. However, over time, people's opinions of his work changed. Even so, his skill as an artist is still admired today. The quality and variety of his paintings are respected.
His paintings were bought by the royal court, art factories like Gobelins, private collectors, and churches. One of his famous paintings, Marriage of the Virgin, is kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Paintings by Charles-André van Loo
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Painting, 1752-1753, Legion of Honor, San Francisco
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Architecture, 1752-1753, Legion of Honor, San Francisco
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Sculpture, 1752-1753, Legion of Honor, San Francisco
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Music, 1752-1753, Legion of Honor, San Francisco
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Saint Andrew
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Portrait of Innocente Guillemette de Rosnyvinen de Pire, 1762
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Marie Leczinska, Queen of France (1703-1768), 1747, Versailles
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Louis XV (1710-1774)
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La Marquise de Pompadour, 1754-1755, Versailles, Petit Trianon
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Portrait of William 1st Viscount Bateman
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The Victory of Alexander over Porus
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Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon
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Baccus et Ariane
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The Adoration of the Magi
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