Michel Ange Houasse facts for kids
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Michel Ange Houasse
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Portrait of prince Louis by Houasse
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| Born | 1680 |
| Died | 30 September 1730 (aged 49–50) Arpajon
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| Education | Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Movement | Baroque painting |
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Michel Ange Houasse (born in Paris, 1680 – died in Arpajon, 1730) was a French painter. He spent most of his career working for the royal family in Spain.
Michel Ange Houasse was called to the court of Philip V of Spain in Madrid in 1715. He had already learned to paint in the studio of his father, René-Antoine Houasse.
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Who Was Michel Ange Houasse?
Michel Ange Houasse was a talented artist from France. He became famous for his paintings at the Spanish royal court. He painted many important people, including members of the Spanish royal family. One of his famous works is a portrait of the future king, Louis I.
What Kind of Art Did He Create?
Houasse brought new ideas to Spanish art. He introduced scenes from myths and country life. He learned these styles from Flemish Baroque art. He especially liked painting peaceful country scenes.
Blind Man's Buff Painting
One of his well-known paintings is Blind man's buff (called La gallina ciega in Spanish). This painting shows how much he was influenced by another artist named Watteau. Interestingly, Houasse's painting also inspired Goya's famous work with the same name, Blind man's bluff.
Working for the Royal Court
In his later years, Houasse sometimes had disagreements with another French artist, Jean Ranc. They both worked on projects for the royal court. Despite this, Houasse left behind many beautiful artworks.
See also
In Spanish: Michel-Ange Houasse para niños
Images for kids
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Portrait of prince Louis by Houasse
