early life and training jean-siméon rousseau de la rottière, a french decorative painter, was born in paris, france in 1747. he was the youngest son of jules antoine rousseau, a sculptor. this artistic lineage likely influenced jean-siméon's early interest in the arts. notable works and contributions jean-siméon is renowned for his work in interior decoration, particularly the decoration of the petits appartements of marie-antoinette a…