Jean Audran

Jean Audran (1667–1756) was a French printmaker, print publisher and lithographer.

Also recorded as Joannes Audran; J. Audran; J. Au.; J.B. Audran.

Jean Audran in brief

Born
1667
Died
1756
Known for
printmaker, print publisher, lithographer, printseller, sculptor, artist and copper engraver
Place of birth
Lyon
Contents

Overview

Born at Lyon in 1667, died at Paris in 1756.

In detail

Gaspard Duchange is recorded as having studied under Jean Audran. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts.

Places of work recorded in the authority are rue Saint-Jacques. Residence is recorded at Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Jean Audran is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Finnish National Gallery, Prints and Photographs Department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean Audran”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3819800: Jean Audran

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