Louis Ricquier
1792–1884 (age 92)
Biography
Louis Ricquier was an accomplished painter whose artistic vision helped shape the visual culture of nineteenth-century France. His works reflected the aesthetic concerns and technical innovations of his era, contributing to the development of French painting.
Born in 1792, Ricquier witnessed and participated in a transformative period for the arts. His long career, extending to 1884, allowed him to observe and influence the evolution of artistic practice. His interment in Montmartre Cemetery places him among the many artists and cultural figures who shaped French civilization.