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Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 Nikki Sullivan



Life: June 15th 1594 - November 19 1665 (self portrait done in 1650). He was born near Les Andelys in Normandy. His family was of the peasant farmer class, although his father had been a soldier. Despite his origins his parents were able to give him an education, but he wasn’t interested in the arts until he caught the attention of a local painter named Quentin Varin at the age of 17, and he became his teacher. Influenced by the Italian high renaissance, he went to Rome where he lived and worked for almost his entire life.

Style: His style changed and developed based on different influences he encountered during his life. However, he is most known for his classical style and figures inspired by ancient Greek and Roman influences. His forms are very sculptural, and not very painterly. Although he painted with various different colors and styles, he is generally attributed to using somber colors, and not as many bright and vibrant tones. Video: media type="youtube" key="iw6851tTh28" height="344" width="425"

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