Alfred Agache (painter)

AlfredPierre Joseph Agache , also known simply as Alfred Agache, was a French academic painter.

Little is known of Agaches life. He was born in Lille, France, and exhibited his work frequently in Paris until his death. He seems to have specialized in portraits and largescale allegorical paintings. He was a member of the Socit des Artistes Franais, and won a thirdclass medal in 1885 for his work. He may have been friends with American painter James Abbott McNeill Whistler and French writer Auguste Angellier the latter dedicated a book to him around 1893.

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