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Jacques Louis ClÈrisseau (Chevalier), artist
French, 1722 - 1820
The Arch of Constantine at Rome, 18th - 19th century
graphite, ink and watercolor on cream wove paper
42.6 x 55.6 cm
Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts purchase, Georges de Batz Collection 1967.17.87

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Artist Biography: Painter and architect, born Paris 1722, died Auteuil January 1820. Won Prix-de-Rome in 1751. Made many architectural drawings after the monuments in Italy; much appreciated by the English, notably Adam who had his work engraved. Also worked as court architect for the Empress of Russia and was a member of the Academy of St. Petersburg. Made a knight of the Legion of Honor, Paris (signs his work C. ClÈrisseau for Chevalier)

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