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Jean-François Cars

Jean-François Cars (1661–1738) was a French printmaker, printseller and artist.

Jean-François Cars in brief

Born
1661
Died
1738
Known for
printmaker, printseller, artist, copper engraver, illustrator, publisher and merchant
Place of birth
Lyon
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Overview

Born at Lyon in 1661, died at Paris in 1738.

In detail

François Boucher is recorded as having studied under Jean-François Cars. the recorded working language is French and Latin.

The field of work recorded is copper engraving technique, book illustration and graphics.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and Lyon.

Work by Jean-François Cars is recorded in the collections of Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean-François Cars”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8312652: Jean-François Cars

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