09 Works, June 12th. is Pierre Henri Révoil’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #160

Pierre Henri Revoil (French, Lyon 1776–1842 Lyon)
The Tournament, c. 1812

Oil on canvas
H. 133.5; L. 174.3cm
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

Pierre Henri Révoil (12 June 1776, in Lyon — 19 March 1842, in Paris) was a French painter in the troubadour style.

His father was a furrier. Although he was needed at home, his family allowed him to receive a proper education. He first studied art at the École centrale in Lyon, under the direction of Donat Nonnotte…

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