# onthisday1725 painter portraits history artist onthisday1823 realist printmaker painted stilllife

Born Jean-Baptiste Greuze French mostly & 1765 represented creative apogee exhibiting 13 artworks Wrangled with Academy over recognition as historical Achieved extraordinary success but dissipated much of his wealth

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2020-08-21

Born Théodule-Augustin Ribot French & religious scenes Preferred working direct from nature playing with contrast light & dark Salon debut 1861 enjoyed favourable response from critics & public

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2020-08-08