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Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe

Illustration — Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe (1783–1858) was official architect to king Charles X of France. He worked in direct collaboration with Jacques Ignace Hittorff from 1819 to 1830, in particular on the Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique and the organisation of grand royal ceremonies and the elaborate temporary structures these required. He is buried at the Notre-Dame cemetery in Versailles.

Also recorded as Jean François Joseph Lecointe

Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe

Auteur(s): H.U. (initiales), dessinateur Autre titre: Album Destailleur (Titre de l'ensemble) Date de production: En 1857 Type(s) d'objet(s): Dessin, Arts graphiques Dénomination(s): Dessin Matériaux et techniques: Crayon Dimensions -

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Born
1783. · Abbeville.
Died
1858. · Versailles.
Nationality
France.
Occupation
architect.
Education
Special School of Architecture.
Languages
French.

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Illustration — Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe Jean-François-Joseph Lecointe (1783–1858) was official architect to king Charles X of France. He worked in direct collaboration with Jacques Ignace Hittorff from 1819 to 1830, in particular on the Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique and the organisation of grand royal ceremonies and the elaborate temporary structures these required. He is buried at the Notre-Dame cemetery in Versailles.

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