Nicolas-Marie-Joseph Chapuy: Architect of French Cathedral Lithographs Nicolas-Marie-Joseph Chapuy, often known as Nicolas Chapuy, was a French lithographer and illustrator who left an indelible mark on 19th-century art history. Born in Paris in 1790, Chapuy’s artistic journey began with a fascination for engineering—he attended the École polytechnique—but his passion swiftly shifted towards capturing the grandeur of France's magnificent cathedrals through meticulous lithographic prints. This dedication would define his career and solidify his reputation as one of the foremost artists of his…