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Louis-Michel van Loo was a French painter. Born on 2 March 1707 in Toulon, Loo died on 20 March 1771 in Paris at the age of 64.
Positions held include court painter. Notable works include The Family of Philip V. Honours include Prix de Rome and resident at the Villa Medici.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Louis-Michel van Loo is No. 56,132 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 March 1707, Toulon
- Died
- 20 March 1771, Paris (aged 64)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Painter, portraitist, head teacher
- Field
- Art
- Genres
- Portrait
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
64
Lived to 64.
2 Mar
Shares a birthday with Mikhail Gorbachev and Pius XII.
19
One of 19 people in the Index born in Toulon, with Jacques Le Goff.
29
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Court painter
Connections
Louis-Michel van Loo
- FatherJean-Baptiste van Loo
- SiblingFrançois van Loo
- SiblingCharles-Amédée-Philippe van Loo
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Prix de Rome1725
- Resident at the Villa Medici1725
Notable works
- The Family of Philip V
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