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Eugène Giraud

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French painter (1806-1881)

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Pierre François Eugène Giraud was a French painter and engraver. In 1867 he painted one of the best known portraits of writer Gustave Flaubert, now housed at the Palace of Versailles. He also completed a pastel portrait of his friend, Alexandre Dumas, at the height of the novelist's career in 1845.

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1866Officer of the Legion of Honour
1851Knight of the Legion of Honour
Prix de Rome

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Pierre François Eugène Giraud was a French painter and engraver. In 1867 he painted one of the best known portraits of writer Gustave Flaubert, now housed at the Palace of Versailles. He also completed a pastel portrait of his friend, Alexandre Dumas, at the height of the novelist's career in 1845. He won many awards and honors in recognition for his work. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1851 and was promoted to Officer in 1866.

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France
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Artists
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Lived 1806 to 1881 · aged 75
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