Jean-Adrien Guignet

Jean-Adrien Guignet

1816 - 1854

Jean-Adrien Guignet was a French orientalist painter.

Guignet was born in Annecy and grew up in the city of Autun. He was a friend of Hippolyte Michaud. He was a rather popular orientalist painter in his time, and was especially commanded for his Egyptian scenes. He died in Paris.

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