Daniel Dumonstier
Illustration — Louis XIII (1617), by Dumonstier Daniel Dumonstier (14 May 1574 – 22 June 1646) was a French artist, nicknamed as the best artist in crayons in Europe of his time but now little known. His father Cosme Dumonstier (Daniel was born illegitimate but was later legitimised), his uncle Pierre Dumonstier I and his cousin Pierre Dumonstier II were all also artists. He drew portraits of the major figures of 17th century France, but it is unknown if he limited himself to drawing or also painted.
Also recorded as Daniele Dumoutier · Daniel Doumoustier · Daniel Dumonstier (Dumoustier) · Daniel du Mostier
Daniel Dumonstier
Daniel Dumonstier · Artcurial · Public domain
- Born
- 1574 · Paris.
- Died
- 1646 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- draftsperson · painter · collector · artist
- Fields
- portrait
- Languages
- French
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Illustration — Louis XIII (1617), by Dumonstier Daniel Dumonstier (14 May 1574 – 22 June 1646) was a French artist, nicknamed as the best artist in crayons in Europe of his time but now little known. His father Cosme Dumonstier (Daniel was born illegitimate but was later legitimised), his uncle Pierre Dumonstier I and his cousin Pierre Dumonstier II were all also artists. He drew portraits of the major figures of 17th century France, but it is unknown if he limited himself to drawing or also painted.
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Identity and origins
An exhibition of all the 30 works by him held at Chantilly and important pieces from the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Louvre was organised at musée Condé at Chantilly from 15 March 2006 to 15 June 2006 when Editions Arthéna published a thesis by Daniel Lecoeur on him.
The recorded working language is French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. Work by Daniel Dumonstier is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Städel Museum, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada and Musée Carnavalet.
The authorities additionally record the headings Daniele Dumoutier, Daniel Doumoustier, Daniel Dumonstier (Dumoustier), Daniel du Mostier and Daniel Dumonstier l'ancien. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Cosme Dumonstier. One child is recorded: Nicolas Dumonstier.
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Daniel Dumonstier is recorded with the occupation portrait painter. Recorded with the occupation visual artist. Classed in the genre portrait. Recorded as draftsperson, painter, collector and artist. Recognition and collections.
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1574
Daniel Dumonstier was born on 14 May 1574.
1646
Daniel Dumonstier died on 22 June 1646.
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