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Georges de La Tour biography

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  • NAME: Georges de La Tour
  • OCCUPATION: Painter
  • BIRTH DATE: March 19, 1593
  • DEATH DATE: January 30, 1652
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Vic-sur-seille, France
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Luneville, France

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French painter Georges La Tour is considered a major influence on Caravaggio for his use of simple lighting, like candles, in a realistic manner.


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French painter Georges La Tour, born in 1593, is considered a major influence on Caravaggio for his use of simple lighting, like candles, in a realistic manner. Although little is known of La Tour's life, he regained popularity in the 20th century as more of his works were correctly identified.

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