Georges de La Tour

Born: 1593
City and Country of Origin: Vic-sur-Seille, France
Painting School: Baroque
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Major Works: "St. Joseph, the Carpenter," "Nativity"
Georges de La Tour Biography: The son of a baker his specialty was painting candlelit pictures. He married in 1617 and moved to Luneville a few years later where he spent the rest of his life. Although his work was well considered in his day and he more than likely produced numerous paintings not many of them have survived.
Died: 1652