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Antoine Pesne (1683-1757) was a French painter, known primarily for his portraits. Born in Paris, he later moved to Berlin, where he became a prominent figure in the court of Frederick the Great. Pesne's portraits are characterized by their realistic and elegant style, often depicting individuals in formal attire, with a keen focus on detail and a refined sense of composition. He was a highly sought-after portraitist, capturing the likenesses of prominent figures of his time, including royalty and members of the Prussian aristocracy. His work contributed significantly to the development of portraiture in the 18th century, leaving a legacy as a master of the genre.
Born
April 29, 1683
Birth place
Paris, France
Died
August 5, 1757
Death place
Berlin, Germany
Gentlewoman
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Portrait of Isaak Franz Egmont von Chasot
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Queen Elisabeth Christine
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Princess Amalia of Prussia as an Amazon
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Carl Heinrich Graun
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Countess Wilhelmine von Brandenburg Bayreuth
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Frederick and his sister Wilhelmina
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Frederik I of Prussia
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Portrait of an Old Jew
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Friedrich Hoffmann, German physician
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Friederike Sophie Wilhelmine Princess of Prussia
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Philipp Wilhelm of Brandenburg Schwedt
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Portrait of Ursule-Anne Dubuisson
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1710
Countess Friederike von Ansbach
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1756
Self-portrait with Daughters
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1754