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Sebastien Melchior Cornu, 1804-1870

Nationality: French
Date of Birth: 1804.01.06
Place of Birth: Lyon
Date of Death: 1870.10.23
Place of Death: Long-Pont, Seine et Oise

Identity:

Sebastien Melchior Cornu was a painter of portraits, mythological, historical and genre subjects.

Life:

He studied in Paris, possibly with Ingres who became a lasting influence, and in Rome.

Bibliography:

Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; Rocher-Jauneau, Madeleine, 'Sébastien (Melchior) Cornu,'Grove Dictionary of Art Online, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 2004).