Nicolas Chaperon

Nicolas Chaperon (1612–1656) was a French painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Nikolas Carapron; Nicolas Chappron; Nicolas Chapron; N. Chapron; Chaperon; Chappron.

Nicolas Chaperon in brief

Born
1612
Died
1656
Known for
painter, printmaker and draftsperson
Place of birth
Châteaudun
Contents

Overview

Born at Châteaudun in 1612, died at Lyon in 1656.

In detail

training under Simon Vouet is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Classicism.

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

Work by Nicolas Chaperon is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, Dallas Museum of Art, Ackland Art Museum and Hermitage Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Nicolas Chaperon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2476960: Nicolas Chaperon

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