Boilly, Louis, 1761-1845
Variant namesFrench artist.
Born at La Bassée in 1761, Boilly began to paint at the age of twelve and received training from his father, Arnould Boilly, a wood-carver. Boilly moved to Paris around 1786 and in 1833 was awarded the Legion of Honour. He is said to have painted over 5,000 portraits.
From the description of [Lithographs of Osage Indians visiting Paris in 1827] [graphic], 1827. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41672603
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| associatedWith | Delpech, François Séraphin, 1778-1825, | person |
| associatedWith | Ducarme, | person |
| associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Art Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Grétomih, Osage Indian, b. ca. 1809 | person |
| associatedWith | Hautecoeur Martinet, | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Kishagashugah, Osage chief, b. ca. 1789 | person |
| associatedWith | Louis Philippe, King of the French, 1773-1850. | person |
| associatedWith | Minckchatahooh, Osage Indian, b. ca. 1805 | person |
| associatedWith | Nekes, Werner, 1944- | person |
| associatedWith | Newberry Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Tassaert, Octave, 1800-1874, | person |
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| Indians in art |
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| Osage Indians |
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Birth 1761-07-05
Death 1845-01-04
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