Francois Flameng - Artist Info

About Francois Flameng

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    François Flameng was born in Paris on December 6, 1856 and was a renowned French artist during the last quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century. He was the son of a celebrated engraver, Leopold Flameng, and received his formal art education in France studying with Cabanel Hedoun and J. P. Laurens, some of the most important masters of the period.

    Flameng exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1873 with such paintings including Les bords de la Seine and Pont du Meudon. Recognition was soon to follow with numerous honors including a Second Class Medal in 1879, the Prix du Salon, and Gold Medal in 1899. At the Universal Exhibition in 1899 he was awarded France's highest civilian h...

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