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Jean-François Janinet

Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814) was a French balloonist, engraver and printmaker.

Also recorded as Jean Francois Janinet; François Janinet; Jean François Janinet.

Jean-François Janinet in brief

Born
1752
Died
1814
Known for
balloonist, engraver, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1752, died at Paris in 1814.

In detail

training under Jean-Jacques Bachelier is recorded. Charles-Melchior Descourtis and Sophie Janinet are recorded as having studied under Jean-François Janinet. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is erotic art. Hubert Robert, Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Jean-Baptiste Greuze are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Jean-François Janinet is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Museum of Estonia, Art Institute of Chicago and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

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

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3165683: Jean-François Janinet

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