Early Modern
nicolas gabriel dupuis
Born 1698
Died 1771
Nicolas-Gabriel Dupuis (1698-1771): The Quiet Maestro of Rococo Illustration
Nicolas-Gabriel Dupuis (1698, Paris – 26 March 1771, Paris) was a French engraver who quietly exerted considerable influence on the artistic landscape of his era. Often overshadowed by more flamboyant contemporaries like Jean-Baptiste Oudry and Charles André van Loo, Dupuis nevertheless established himself as a respected figure within the Académie royale de p…
Chronological Journey
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