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Jean-Bernard Restout

Jean-Bernard Restout (1732–1797) was a French painter, printmaker and copper engraver.

Also recorded as Jean Bernard Restout; Restout; J.B. Restou.

Jean-Bernard Restout in brief

Born
1732
Died
1797
Known for
painter, printmaker, copper engraver and graphic artist
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1732, died at Paris in 1797.

In detail

training under Jean Restout is recorded. Henri Elouis is recorded as having studied under Jean-Bernard Restout. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include historic preservationist. Membership is recorded of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen and Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Jean-Bernard Restout is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Musée des Augustins, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean-Bernard Restout”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2119254: Jean-Bernard Restout

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