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A Tour of Georges de La Tour. By Amber Blair. Facts about La Tour. Born in 1593 Lived whole life in France Often used candle as only light source Only 40 of his paintings are known Died in 1652. La Tour’s Mini Art Gallery. Saint Joseph the Carpenter. A young Singer. Quarreling
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A Tour ofGeorges de La Tour By Amber Blair
Facts about La Tour • Born in 1593 • Lived whole life in France • Often used candle as only light source • Only 40 of his paintings are known • Died in 1652
La Tour’s Mini Art Gallery Saint Joseph the Carpenter A young Singer Quarreling Musicians
Other Goings-on • JS Bach • First appearance of heels on shoes • Chess Invented • Tomatoes First Grown
“La Tour created perfectly balanced compositions that add to a sense of harmony within the work that helps us reflect on the subject.”-Professor William Vaughan
References • Encyclopedia of Artists • Discovering Art History • www.art.com
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