Hyacinthe Rigaud
French painter (1659-1743)
Hyacinthe Rigaud (18 July 1659 – 29 December 1743) was a French Baroque painter. He was of Catalan origin. He was from Paris. He was known for his oil paintings.
Hyacinthe Rigaud | |
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 Self-portrait in a turban, 1698, Perpignan, Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud. | |
| Born | Jacint Rigau-Ros i Serra 18 July 1659 |
| Died | 29 December 1743 (aged 84) Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Charles Le Brun Paul Pezet (presumed) Antoine Ranc (presumed) |
| Known for | painting, portraiture |
| Notable work | coronation portrait of Louis XIV; The Presentation in the temple; portrait of Bossuet in winter costume; portraits of Louis XIV |
| Movement | Baroque |
| Awards | Prix de Rome 1682 |
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