Alexandre-Gabriel DecampsFrench, 1803–1860Le valet de chiens
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Yes, on view now
Where is “Le valet de chiens” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 951, Aile Sully, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Closed· opens at 9:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- RF 1389
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2002 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Gérard Blot
In the life of Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps
The whole life3 March 1803
Born
1824
Switzerland and southern France
Decamps traveled through Switzerland and southern France to develop his art.
1827
Paris Salon debut
Decamps exhibited at the Paris Salon for the first time.
1828
A journey to the East
Decamps traveled to Greece with Ambroise-Louis Garneray, then visited Constantinople, Asia Minor and the Middle East. The sketches he brought back supplied material for his paintings for years.
1855
A medal at the Paris exhibition
Decamps received the grand medal at the Paris Exhibition.
22 August 1860
Died
