Artist
Louis Ferdinand Elle the Elder
French, 1612–1689
Louis Ferdinand Elle the Elder was a French French Classical Baroque artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Palace of Versailles. Louis Ferdinand Elle the Elder was born in Paris.
Overview
Louis Ferdinand Elle the Elder (19 July 1612 – 12 December 1689) was a French portrait painter. He was the son of Ferdinand Elle.
Biography
Elle was born and died in Paris. According to the RKD he was one of the 12 men who were dissatisfied with the Paris Guild of St. Luke and who founded the Académie de peinture et de sculpture in 1648. His portraits were influenced by Anthony van Dyck and Charles Errard, among others. He became the teacher of his son, Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger.
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