Joseph Siffred Duplessis
1725
—
1817
France
Joseph Siffred Duplessis (France, 1725–1817) was a prominent portrait painter known for his works in Paris, where he was born and died.
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Movement:
Neoclassicism
Biography:
Joseph Siffred Duplessis (1725–1817) was a French painter associated with the Neoclassicism movement. He is best known for his portraiture, capturing the likenesses of prominent figures of his time, including members of the French aristocracy and the emerging bourgeoisie. Duplessis studied under François Boucher and became a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. His work is characterized by a refined style and a focus on clarity and idealized forms, reflecting the values of Neoclassicism. Duplessis's contributions to portrait painting helped to elevate the genre in France, influencing subsequent generations of artists. The details of his later life and death remain largely undocumented.
