Jean-Laurent Le Geay

Jean-Laurent Le Geay (1710–1795) was a French architect and painter.

Also recorded as Jean-Laurent Legeay; G. L. Le Jeay; Jean Legeay; Jean Laurent Le Geay; Jean Laurent Legeay; Giovanni Lorenzo Legeay.

Jean-Laurent Le Geay in brief

Born
1710
Died
1795
Known for
architect and painter
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1710, died at Rome in 1795.

In detail

Marie-Joseph Peyre and Étienne-Louis Boullée are recorded as having studied under Jean-Laurent Le Geay. the recorded working language is French.

Works named in the authority record are St. Hedwig's Cathedral.

Work by Jean-Laurent Le Geay is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Nationalmuseum, Städel Museum and Print Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean-Laurent Le Geay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1685634: Jean-Laurent Le Geay

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