Nicolas Lancret | |
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 Lancret (self-portrait) | |
| Born | 22 January 1690 Paris, France |
| Died | 14 September 1743 Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting |
Nicolas Lancret (22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter. Born in Paris, he was a brilliant depicter of light comedy which reflected the tastes and manners of French society during the regency of the Duke of Orleans and, later, early reign of King Louis XV.
