Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu
Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu was a French printmaker and copper engraver (1716–1791). He was born at Paris.
Also recorded as J. Tardieu; Jacques Nicolas Tardieu.
Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu in brief
- Born
- 1716
- Died
- 1791
- Known for
- printmaker and copper engraver
- Place of birth
- Paris
Contents
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings J. Tardieu and Jacques Nicolas Tardieu. His recorded language was French.
He was the child of Nicolas-Henri Tardieu and Marie-Anne Tardieu. He married Élisabeth-Claire Tardieu and Louise-Françoise Duvivier. One child is recorded: Jean-Charles Tardieu. Other recorded relations include Pierre-Joseph Tardieu.
Recognition and collections
Work by Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu is held by Finnish National Gallery, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.
Catalogued works
8 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, The Art Institute of Chicago and Wellcome Collection.
Le Roi gouverne par lui meme 1661 (The King Governs on His Own) [pl. 2], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.3. Réparation de l'attentat des Corses 1666 (Repair of the Attack of Corses 1666) [pl. 19], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.23. Défaite des Turcs en Hongrie, par le Troupes du Roy 1664 (Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the King's Troops) [pl. 20], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.24. Ornements de l'Angle qui termine la Galerie du côté du Salon de la Paix et des Jardins (Ornament at the Corner of the Gallery next to the Salon of Peace and the Garden) [pl. 30], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.34. Mercure et la Paix descendans du Ciel Ce Morceau qui est placé dans la voute, fais partie du tableau précédens (Mercury and Peace Descending from the Sky, This Piece was Placed in the Vault, Part of the Preceeding Picture) [pl. 34], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.38. L'Espagne Cintre du Salon de la Paix sur l'Arcade de la Galerie (Spain, Center of the Salon of Peace in the Gallery's Arcade) [pl. 47], held by Q214867, inventory 2015.142.1.51. L'Embarquement Pour Cythere (Pilgrimage to the Island of Cythera), dated c. 1733, etching and engraving on ivory laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1976.10. An alchemist poring over a book, on his table stand an hour-glass, a skull, and an astrological globe. Engraving by J.N. Tardieu after D. Teniers the younger, 1640/1650., held by Wellcome Collection.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 4 named public collections.
Q214867: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Prints in the National Gallery of Art: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Tardieu, Jacques Nicolas, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. 4801, 1791-11-07, TARDIEU (Jacques Nicolas), graveur du Roi, Art Sales Catalogues Online. Tardieu, Nicolas-Henry, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Tardieu, Nicolas Henri, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 7 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
the recorded working language is French.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
Work by Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.
Chronology
- 1716Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu born at Paris.
- 1791Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu died at Paris.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
- 1.
4801, 1791-11-07, TARDIEU (Jacques Nicolas), graveur du Roi, Art Sales Catalogues Online
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 2.
Tardieu, Jacques Nicolas, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 3.
Tardieu, Nicolas Henri, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 4.
- 5.
The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
Consult the source - 6.
Wellcome Collection catalogue records 1 work naming Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu.
museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection
Consult the source - 7.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q3158030: Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
Consult the source - 8.
“Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
Consult the source
Elsewhere in Prints
3,427 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
- Jacques-Antoine DassierEngraver
- Jacques-Émile BlancheEngraver
- Jacques-Jean BarreEngraver
- Jacques-Louis CopiaEngraver
- Jagmohan ChopraEngraver
- Jakob van der SchleyEngraver
- James Alphege BrewerEngraver
- James B. LongacreEngraver
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