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Thomas Couture

A student of Antoine-Jean Gros who taught Manet and Puvis de Chavannes, Couture opposed strict academic instruction while still stressing classicism.

Dates
1815–79
Born In
Europe > Western Europe > France
Active In
Europe > Western Europe > France
Period Culture Style
Second Empire
Known For
Painting > History painting
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