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Charles Grignion the Elder

Charles Grignion the Elder (1717–1810) was a British engraver, draftsperson and printmaker.

Also recorded as Charles Grignion I; Charles I Grignon; Charles Grignion; Charles, I Grignion; Charles I Grignion.

Charles Grignion the Elder in brief

Born
1717
Died
1810
Known for
engraver, draftsperson, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Covent Garden
Contents

Overview

Born at Covent Garden in 1717, died at Kentish Town in 1810.

In detail

training under Hubert-François Gravelot is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is graphics and visual arts.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London and England.

Work by Charles Grignion the Elder is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, National Library of Wales, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Grignion the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5078450: Charles Grignion the Elder

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