Lancelot-Théodore Turpin de Crissé
Lancelot-Théodore, a French writer and painter, was Comte de Turpin de Crissé (9 July 1782 in Paris – 15 May 1859 in Paris). His most familiar works are landscapes with structures, usually set in Italy.
Biography
His father was Colonel Henri Roland Lancelot Turpin de Crissé, an amateur painter of some note. The family was financially ruined by the Revolution and had to flee Paris. Still, he was able to finish his studies in Switzerland and Italy, thanks to the patronage of Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier.[1] Upon his return to France in 1809, he exhibited at the Salon. He was then granted the protection of the Imperial Family and became Chamberlain to the former Empress Josephine after her divorce. In 1810, he accompanied her on a trip to Switzerland and Savoy, returning with a large album of drawings.[1]
In 1813, he married into a noble family and received a large inheritance from a cousin.
Despite his association with the Bonapartes, he was a staunch Legitimist. He resigned all of his offices following the advent of the July Monarchy in 1830 and returned to private life.[2] He continued to exhibit, however, including a show at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1832. Three years later, he published Souvenirs du vieux Paris, exemples d'architecture de temps et de styles divers. He continued to advocate for the Bourbons until his death.
He was also known as an avid art collector, promoting many contemporary artists by purchasing their works. Among them were
References
- ^ a b c d Brief biographical note @ the Colnaghi website.
- ^ a b Brief biography @ the National Gallery of Art.
- ^ Documentation @ the Base Léonore.
Further reading
- Patrick Le Nouëne, Caroline Chaine: Lancelot-Théodore Turpin de Crissé: peintre et collectionneur, Paris, 1782-1859, Musée des beaux-arts, Bibliothèque Marmottan, Somogy (2006) ISBN 2-7572-0044-5
External links
- Arcadja Auctions: More works by Turpin de Crissé.
- La Tribune de l'Art: Exhibition at Angers, 2006-2007.