Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson(1767-1824) Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson started his apprenticeship with the visionary architect Boullée who, however, advised him to concentrate on painting. In 1783 Girodet-Trioson arrived at the studio of Neoclassicist painter Jacques-Louis David, becoming one of his most talented apprentices. In 1788 Girodet-Trioson won the Prix de RomePrix de RomeA visit to Rome and the opportunity to study to art of the ancient world and the Renaissance were important elements in an artist's education from the 16th century. The 'Prix de Rome' was a sort of grant awarded to promising artists enabling them to travel to Rome and to complete their studies. The prize was first given in 1664 in France and was adopted in the Netherlands during the French period for various categories, including sculpture, painting, architecture and graphic art. but, with the advent of the French Revolution,French RevolutionA major social and political upheaval took place in France at the end of the 18th century which became known as the French Revolution. It began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille, a prison in Paris. Inspired by Enlightenment ideals, the citizens seized power and threw out the monarchy. In its stead came a citizen's republic with Liberty, Equality and Fraternity as its motto. The ideology of the French Revolution was to have an enormous impact on social and political life in many European countries. he could not commence his study tour until 1790. In 1795, back from Italy, Girodet-Trioson specialised in painting history pieces and portraits. His irascible character and showiness made him a controversial artist. This did not prevent him receiving commissions, including from the Empress Joséphine. He produced little innovative work late on in his life, after coming into a substantial inheritance. |
