Antoine Coypel
French painter
Died when: 60 years 271 days (728 months)Star Sign: Aries
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Antoine Coypel (11 April 1661 – 7 January 1722) was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman.He became court painter first to the Duke of Orléans and later to the French king.
He became director of the Académie Royale.He was given the title of Garde des tableaux et dessins du roi (Keeper of the paintings and drawings of the king), a function which combined the role of director and curator of the king's art collection.
He was raised to the nobility by the French king.He is known for his history paintings, biblical, mythological and allegorical works, portraits and genre scenes.
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