
French painter (1823–1889)
1823 — 1889
Quick Facts
Profession
French painter (1823–1889)
Born
September 28, 1823
Died
1889 (age ~66)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
painter, university teacher
1823
Born in Montpellier (1823-09-28)
1840
EducationStudied at Beaux-Arts de Paris (1840–1845)
1846
EducationStudied at French Academy in Rome (1846–1850)
1867
AwardOrder of Saint Michael
1884
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1889
Died in Paris
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Alexandre Cabanel was a French painter. He painted historical, classical and religious subjects in the academic style. He was also well known as a portrait painter. He was Napoleon III's preferred painter and, with Gérôme and Meissonier, was one of "the three most successful artists of the Second Empire."
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Alexandre Cabanel was a French painter. He painted historical, classical and religious subjects in the academic style. He was also well known as a portrait painter. He was Napoleon III's preferred painter and, with Gérôme and Meissonier, was one of "the three most successful artists of the Second Em
The name Alexandre means "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is of French origin.
Alexandre Cabanel was born on September 28, 1823.
Alexandre Cabanel died in 1889, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.
The name Alexandre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexandre — September 28, 1823
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
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