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Louis Laguerre: A Frenchman's Excellence in English Art

English art has its own essence that was culminated in the early 18th century and continues till today. Louis Laguerre, though was born in Versailles and was trained in Paris, finally moved to England to pursue a career in History and Religious Painting - the foundation philosophy of English painting.

While his speciality of art maybe typical to those of other English painters, yet his style was unparalleled in the art fraternity. Eminent as a French decorative painter, his primary skills dealt with decorating noble houses in England. Starting off with Antonia Verrio, he matched the qualities of some of the greatest artists in England, and earned a stature as a history painter. With a an eye for art and limitless curiosity to know history, he found a niche in English art with subjects related to victories of the English army over the battalion of Louis XIV.

Also known to be a director of Godfrey's London Academy of Drawing and Painting, Louis Laguerre was a man with multiple interests. His success as a religious artist on varied subjects made him one of the most esteemed artists in England.

His demise in England couldn't restrict his fame, as he is still reckoned as one of the most talented artists of his time.

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