Nicolas-Pierre Loir

Nicolas-Pierre Loir (1624–1679) was a French painter, printmaker and goldsmith.

Also recorded as Nicolas Pierre Loyr; Nicholas Loir; Nicolas La Loir; Nicolas Pierre Vanloyr; Nich Loir; Nicolas Pierre Loir.

Nicolas-Pierre Loir in brief

Born
1624
Died
1679
Known for
painter, printmaker, goldsmith, draftsperson, engraver and artist
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Nicolas Pierre Loir.

Born at Paris in 1624, died at Paris in 1679.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and Italy. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Nicolas-Pierre Loir is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Art Institute of Chicago, Yale University Art Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Nicolas-Pierre Loir”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3340535: Nicolas-Pierre Loir

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