Poussin

[ poo-san ]

/ puˈsɛ̃ /

noun

Ni·co·las

[nee-kaw-lah] /ni kɔˈlɑ/,1594–1655, French painter.

Example sentences from the Web for poussin

The drawings of them were made by Poussin, and Mariette boasted of having them in his collection.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 2 (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
"Do not let him retract," cried Porbus, striking Poussin on the shoulder.

The Hidden Masterpiece |Honore de Balzac
In the character of his trees, and in the composition of his landscapes, he commonly imitated Poussin.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 2 (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
This picture has been copied by Rubens, Poussin, and other noted artists.

Famous European Artists |Sarah K. Bolton

We do not believe that one group or single figure in Mr Poole's picture can be shown in these or any others of Poussin.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for poussin (1 of 2)

poussin

/ (French pusɛ̃) /

noun

a young chicken reared for eating

Word Origin for poussin

from French

British Dictionary definitions for poussin (2 of 2)

Poussin

/ (French pusɛ̃) /

noun

Nicolas (nikɔlɑ). 1594–1665, French painter, regarded as a leader of French classical painting. He is best known for the austere historical and biblical paintings and landscapes of his later years

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Poussin

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