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Portrait of Meissonnier, Juste Aurèle

Meissonnier, Juste Aurèle

1695–1750

Nationality: France

Born: 1695, Turin

Died: 1750, Paris

Gender: male

Occupations

painter

goldsmith

visual artist

sculptor

decorator

architect

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Biography

Born in Italy of French ancestry, Meissonnier made his way to Paris in 1718. Named "orfèvre du roi" in 1724 by Louis XV. Became "dessinateur de la chambre et du cabinet du roi" in 1726; meaning he designed all french court festivals. Comment on works: Draftsman; Painter; Sculptor; Architect

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Artworks

16 artworks

Rocaille Cartouche with the Abduction of Helen of Troy, from: 'Livre D'Ornemens Inventes & Dessines Par J. O. Meissonnier (....)'

Rocaille Cartouche with the Abduction of Helen of Troy, from: 'Livre D'Ornemens Inventes & Dessines Par J. O. Meissonnier (....)'

1734

Projet d'une grande Pendule, from 'Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier'

Projet d'une grande Pendule, from 'Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier'

ca. 1742–48

Cabinet de Mr le Compte Bielinski, from "Oeuvres de Juste Aurelle Meissonnier"

Cabinet de Mr le Compte Bielinski, from "Oeuvres de Juste Aurelle Meissonnier"

ca. 1742–48

Canapé executé pour Mr. le Comte de Bielenski, from 'Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier'

Canapé executé pour Mr. le Comte de Bielenski, from 'Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier'

ca. 1742–48

Design for a Surtout and a Tureen

Design for a Surtout and a Tureen

1746

The Arming of Bellona

The Arming of Bellona

18th century

Livre d'Ornemens

Livre d'Ornemens

n.d.

Work

Work

n.d.

Design for a Festival Display of Fireworks (recto); Small Figures by a different hand (verso)

Design for a Festival Display of Fireworks (recto); Small Figures by a different hand (verso)

18th century

Study for a Festival Machine

Study for a Festival Machine

18th century

Pair of candlesticks (flambeaux or chandeliers)

Pair of candlesticks (flambeaux or chandeliers)

1735–50

Picture frame (cadre)

Picture frame (cadre)

ca. 1735

Pair of candlesticks

Pair of candlesticks

1735–50

Pair of candlesticks

Pair of candlesticks

ca. 1745

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