Jean-Charles François, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jean-Charles François

French printer and engraver

Date of Birth: 04-May-1717

Place of Birth: Nancy, Grand Est, France

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1769

Profession: artist, copperplate engraver

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Jean-Charles François

  • Jean-Charles François (4 May 1717 – 22 March 1769) was a French engraver. François was born at Nancy.
  • He was among the first to introduce engravings representing crayon and chalk drawings, and was pensioned by King Louis XV of France, who employed him extensively.
  • His most noted works represent that king and his queen, Pierre Bayle, Erasmus, John Locke, and Nicolas Malebranche. He died in Paris, aged 51.

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