Peter Falconet

Peter Falconet (1741–1791) was a French painter, printmaker and copper engraver.

Also recorded as Pierre Etienne Falconet.

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Overview

Born at Paris in 1741, died at Paris in 1791.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Saint Petersburg and France.

Work by Peter Falconet is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy, Hermitage Museum, National Galleries Scotland, Yale Center for British Art and National Museum Cardiff.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Peter Falconet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7173926: Peter Falconet

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