A life in miniature André Pujos lived his days between the quiet corners of Toulouse and the busy streets of Paris. Born around 1738, he moved to the capital at twenty-two, bringing with him the training of the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse. His hands were accustomed to the small, precise movements required for miniature painting and drawing. By 1759, his presence was felt in the Parisian art circles, where he began exhibiting hi…