Guillaume Descamps

Guillaume Descamps (French, 1779–1858) has 3 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Guillaume-Désiré-Joseph Descamps (1779–1858), a French painter and engraver, was born at Lille. He was a pupil of François-André Vincent, but, obtaining the "prix de Rome," he improved himself by travelling in Italy, and became court-painter of Murat in Naples. He died in Paris in 1858. The following paintings were executed by him:The Women of Sparta. 1808. The Martyrdom of St. Andrew. Murat on board the Ceres distributing Rewards. The Conversion of St. Augustine. The Apotheosis of Cardinal Tommasi. The Neapolitan Troops marching out against Capri.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Guillaume Descamps's work on the site falls under Portraits (3), Prints (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (4).

Culture: French (4).

By orientation: 3 landscape, 1 portrait.

Other French artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Honoré Daumier — 3,876 artworks
• Honoré Daumier — 3,876 artworks
• Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot — 821 artworks
• Paul Gavarni — 820 artworks
• Eugène Delacroix — 651 artworks
• Eugène Delacroix — 651 artworks
• J. J. Grandville — 440 artworks
• Théodore Géricault — 380 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 3 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Guillaume Descamps artworks does Archive Lane have?

3 public-domain artworks by Guillaume Descamps are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Guillaume Descamps?

Guillaume Descamps is catalogued as French (born 1779, died 1858).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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