Georges Antoine Prosper Marilhat

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Place: Vertaizon

Born: 1811

Death: 1847

Biography:

Antoine-George-Prosper Marilhat, usually known as Prosper Marilhat, (26 March 1811 – 13 September 1847) was an Orientalist painter. Many of his most successful works were based on the sketches he drew during the time he spent in Egypt in 1831–1832. He was born in Vertaizon. Encouraged by local artists, Marihat began painting at an early age. Althou...

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