Delphine Gay — Louis Hersent

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Artist: Louis Hersent
Date: 1824
Location: Palace of Versailles

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THE ARTIST

Louis Hersent

1777–1860 · France

Prize-winning pupil of David who became the painter of choice for three French kings during the turbulent Restoration.

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