Baron François Gérard
French, 1770–1837
American, Japanese descent, active in Hawaii, born 1947
Italian, about 1470/1482–1527/1534
BiographyExtremely popular court and society portraitist who also painted historical and mythological works. His style derives from his teacher, David, but is more graceful and less taut. Made a Baron and a member of the Legion of Honor.
