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Norman pirates in the 9th century by Évariste-Vital Luminais

Norman pirates in the 9th century

Évariste-Vital Luminais · 1850

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Artist
Évariste-Vital Luminais
Date
1850
Location
Musée Anne de Beaujeu
ART MOVEMENTS
Naturalism
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Évariste-Vital Luminais

1821–1896 · France

Called 'the painter of the Gauls,' he created the iconic image of ancient France with long-haired warriors in winged helmets.

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