Hippolyte Delaroche (1797-1856), Paul Delaroche, 1832

Hippolyte delaroche (called paul), was a french painter born in paris in 1797. He studied under baron gros and established himself as a major artist at the salon of 1822. In 1837 the adverse criticism of his state-ordered "sainte cécile" dissuaded him from accepting further official commissions. Delaroche is considered the most important french painter of the romantic period. He died in 1856. Date: 1832. Place of creation: France. Dimensions: Diam: 7.3 cm (2.8 in). Medium: bronze. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Pierre-Jean David d'Angers - Hippolyte Delaroche (1797-1856) - Walters 542388