Nicolas Colombel

Nicolas Colombel (1644–1717) was a French painter.

Also recorded as Nicolas Colombelle; Nicolas Collombell; Nicholas Colombel; Colombelle; Nic. Colombell; N. Colombel.

Nicolas Colombel in brief

Born
1644
Died
1717
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Sotteville-lès-Rouen
Contents

Overview

Born at Sotteville-lès-Rouen in 1644, died at Paris in 1717.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Classicism. Nicolas Poussin, Charles Le Brun and Pierre Mignard I are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Palace of Versailles and Château de Meudon. Positions recorded include academician. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Nicolas Colombel is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hermitage Museum, Seattle Art Museum and Saint Louis Art Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3340213: Nicolas Colombel

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