A Delicate Hand: The Life and Art of Pierre Rouvier Pierre Rouvier, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant niche in the world of 18th-century French art. Born in Aix-en-Provence in 1742, Rouvier dedicated his life to the meticulous arts of painting, engraving, and particularly, miniature portraiture—a field demanding not only technical skill but also an extraordinary sensiti…