Jean-Pierre Granger
French painter (1779-1840)
Jean-Pierre Granger (11 March 1779 – 1 December 1840) was a French painter who worked in the Neo-Classical style. He is primarily known for portraits, history paintings, and mythological scenes. He also created numerous religious works. Some sources incorrectly call him Jean-Perrin.
Biography
He was born in Paris. His father was a glazier. At the age of six, he reportedly became a drum major in the "Régiment Royal-Bonbons", a children's branch of the French Guards which was intended to provide "manly, patriotic training". However, it also served as a form of amusement for the Dauphin.
Two years later, his father made the acquaintance of Angélique Briceau (fl.1780-1800), a watercolorist who gave lessons to both of them. Shortly after, she married Louis-Jean Allais, who then gave them lessons in engraving.
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