Jean-Jacques Avril

Jean-Jacques Avril (1744–1831) was a French printmaker, editor and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jean Jacques Avril, the Elder; Jean-Jacques the Elder Avril; Jean-Jacques Avril the elder; Jean-Jacques, l'aîné Avril; Jean Jacques Père Avril; Jean-Jacques, le père Avril.

Jean-Jacques Avril in brief

Born
1744
Died
1831
Known for
printmaker, editor, draftsperson, copper engraver and publisher
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1744, died at Paris in 1831.

In detail

training under Johann Georg Wille is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Work by Jean-Jacques Avril is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean-Jacques Avril”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5562825: Jean-Jacques Avril

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