Antoine Coypel
Antoine Coypel (11 April 1661 – 7 January 1722) was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman. He became court painter first to Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and later to King Louis XV. 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.
Antoine Coypel | |
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Self-portrait (1715) | |
| Born | 11 April 1661 Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 7 January 1722 (aged 60) Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Known for | Painting |
| Children | Charles-Antoine Coypel |
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| Relatives | Noël-Nicolas Coypel (brother) |
| Director of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture | |
| In office 1714–1722 | |
| Monarchs | Louis XIV, Louis XV |
| Preceded by | Corneille Van Clève |
| Succeeded by | Louis de Boullogne |
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