Félix Boisselier [SEP] date of death
Félix Boisselier
Félix Boisselier "the elder" (13 April 1776 – 12 January 1811) was a French historical painter.
Boisselier was born at Damphal (Haute-Marne), and in early life was employed as draughtsman in a manufactory of decorative papers. At the time of the Revolution he was thrown into prison, and after regaining his liberty entered the studio of Regnault. In 1805, and again in 1806, he obtained the grand prize in painting, and towards the end of the latter year went to
's grieving father, Baldassare Bonadies.
7. Félix Boisselier
The stele of Félix Boisselier is set in the wall of the counterfaçade. The French historical painter was a pensionary of the French Academy in Rome and died at the age of 34 years in 1811. The monument was erected by "his comrades whose hearts were filled with pain at his premature death", according to the French inscription. The stone slab is decorated with Boisselier's classicising portrait in relief.
A tablet on the counterfaçade reminds of another Frenchman