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Nicolas Lancret, French painter (died 1743)

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Nicolas Lancret

French painter

Nicolas Lancret was a French painter. Born in Paris, he was a brilliant depicter of light comedy which reflected the tastes and manners of French society during the regency of the Duke of Orleans and, later, early reign of King Louis XV.
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January 22

Day of the year

January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 343 days remain until the end of the year.
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