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Prix de Rome Laureates

Charles Thévenin

Premier Grand Prix de Rome in painting, 1791

Charles Thévenin wins the Premier Grand Prix de Rome in painting, 1791, and becomes a resident of the French Academy in Rome.

The journey to Rome took place in the 18th century, within the long history of the French Academy.

That same year, the Premier Grand Prix was also awarded to Louis Lafitte.

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