Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (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.
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21 February 1815 Lyon, France
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31 January 1891 (aged 75) Paris, France
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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