Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier

Place: Lyon

Born: 1815

Death: 1891

Biography:

Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier (French: [mɛsɔnje] 21 February 1815 – 31 January 1891) was a French Classicist painter and sculptor famous for his depictions of Napoleon, his armies and military themes. He documented sieges and manoeuvres and was the teacher of Édouard Detaille. Meissonier enjoyed great success in his lifetime, and was acclaimed both ...