Saturday, November 19, 2016
francois by ingres
FORSTER, FRANCOIS (1790-1872)- french engraver. in 1805 he was apprenticed to an engraver in paris + he also studied painting in the ecole des beaux arts. his preference fixed on engraving + in 1814 won the 1st "grand prix de gravure". the king of prussia, who was a french allie, bestowed his gold medal + 1500fr pension for 2yrs. he pursued his studies in rome. in 1844 succeeded tardieu in the academy. died in paris
