François Clouet

François Clouet (1510–1572) was a French painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Francois Clouet; Maistre Gouet; François Clavet; Jehannet Clouet; François Jehannet; François Cloet.

Overview

Born at Tours in 1510, died at Paris in 1572.

In detail

Jean Ducayer is recorded as having studied under François Clouet. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and Flanders. Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are Charles IX and Portrait of Henry II.

Work by François Clouet is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “François Clouet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336747: François Clouet

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