1751
Nativity (study) (Charles-André van Loo, 1751)
Charles-André van Loo (1705–1765) made Nativity (study). It dates from 1751.
- 1751
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- Title
- Nativity (study)
- Artist
- Charles-André van Loo (1705–1765)
- Artist born in
- Nice, France
- Date
- 1751
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The artist behind "Nativity (study)" is Charles-André van Loo. The work is catalogued under Charles-André van Loo's name.
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The color composition of "Nativity (study)" by Charles-André van Loo combines a bold contrast with a strong color unity harmony.
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"Nativity (study)" by Charles-André van Loo was created in 1751.
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"Nativity (study)" by Charles-André van Loo is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Charles-André van Loo died in 1765.
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About the artist, Charles-André van Loo
1705–1765, France
Charles-André van Loo
Early Life and Training Born: February 15, 1705, in Nice, France Family Background: Son of Louis-Abraham van Loo and younger brother of Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Member of a successful dynasty of Dutch painters. Early Education: Initial training in Turin, followed by studies in Rome (1712) under Benedetto Luti and Pierre Legros. Parisian Studies: Attended the Académie royale, winning first prize for drawing in 1723 and historical painting in 1727.
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