Pierre Parrocel
Pierre Parrocel was a French painter, printmaker, draftsperson, etcher and artist (1670–1739). He was born at Avignon and died at Paris.
Also recorded as Parrocel from Avignon; dit d'Avignon Pierre Parrossel; P.Parrocel; P. Parrocel; surnommé d'Avignon Pierre Parossel.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Parrocel from Avignon, dit d'Avignon Pierre Parrossel, P.Parrocel, P. Parrocel and surnommé d'Avignon Pierre Parossel.
He was the child of Louis Parrocel. 2 children are recorded: Joseph François Parrocel and Pierre Ignace Parrocel. Other recorded relations include François Palasse.
Formation and teaching
As a teacher, Pierre Parrocel is recorded in connection with François Palasse. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Recognition and collections
Work by Pierre Parrocel is held by Nationalmuseum, National Galleries Scotland, Musée de l'Histoire de France and Palace of Versailles.
Identity
What the record establishes about Pierre Parrocel.
A tiger hunt, showing a dismounted hunter being set-upon by tigers (or leopards?), while his fellow exotically-dressed hunters look on in horror. Engraving by J.J. Flipart, 1773, after F. Boucher. is dated [1789/1800?] and held by Wellcome Collection. The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: An Allegory of Public Happiness is dated 1739 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.67.27). The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1740: Jupiter and Juno Lucina is dated 1740 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.67.28). François de Blanchefort, Marquis de Créquy, Marshal of France is dated 1650 and held by Palace of Versailles (inventory INV 7109). George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, 1694 - 1778. Jacobite is dated 1716 and held by National Galleries Scotland (inventory PG 311). The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1738: Allegory of Regal Providence is dated 1738 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.3).
George Keith (1692/1693?–1778), 10th Earl Marischal is catalogued and held by Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (inventory 1017). Children with Donkey and Dog in a Clearing is dated 1825 and held by Q214867 (inventory 1980.45.1761). Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace is dated 1735 and held by Nationalmuseum (inventory NM 873). Garden Party is dated n.d. and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 2013.652). Prints in the National Gallery of Art records 5 objects associated with this heading. Pierre Parrocel is recorded as painter, printmaker, draftsperson, etcher and artist.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre records 1 object associated with this heading. Musée de l'Histoire de France records 3 objects associated with this heading. The Art Institute of Chicago records 1 object associated with this heading. National Galleries Scotland records 1 object associated with this heading. Pierre Parrocel is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of France. Palace of Versailles records 3 objects associated with this heading.
Rosenwald Collection records 1 object associated with this heading. Crucifixion of Christ is dated 1650.
Works and catalogued output
The Art Institute of Chicago catalogues 1 work under this heading. Wikidata Query Service catalogues 19 works under this heading. Wellcome Collection catalogues 1 work under this heading.
Catalogued works
16 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and The Art Institute of Chicago. Their recorded dates run from 1716 to 1740.
Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, dated 1735, held by Nationalmuseum, inventory NM 873. George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, 1694 - 1778. Jacobite, dated 1716, held by National Galleries Scotland, inventory PG 311. Annunciation by Pierre Parrocel. Saint Andrew and his cross. Mary of Egypt by Pierre Parrocel. Adoration of the Magi. Adoration of the Shepherds. Notre-Dame du Peuple by Pierre Parrocel. Paintings of Thomas Aquinas and Saint Catherine of Siena. Sainte Cunégonde et Sainte Cécile by Pierre Parrocel. The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1738: Allegory of Regal Providence, dated 1738, held by Q214867, inventory 2016.121.3. The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: An Allegory of Public Happiness, dated 1739, held by Q214867, inventory 2016.121.67.27. The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1740: Jupiter and Juno Lucina, dated 1740, held by Q214867, inventory 2016.121.67.28. George Keith (1692/1693?–1778), 10th Earl Marischal, held by Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, inventory 1017. George Keith (1693–1778), 10th Earl Marischal. Garden Party, dated n.d., etching on ivory laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2013.652.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 8 named public collections.
Q214867: 5 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Prints in the National Gallery of Art: 5 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Musée de l'Histoire de France: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Nationalmuseum: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. National Galleries Scotland: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Rosenwald Collection: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 7 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
François Palasse is recorded as having studied under Pierre Parrocel.
The authority associates the name with Baroque.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Comtat Venaissin and Paris.
Works named in the authority record are Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace.
Work by Pierre Parrocel is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, National Galleries Scotland, Musée de l'Histoire de France, Palace of Versailles and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.
Chronology
- 1670Pierre Parrocel born at Avignon.
- 1670Pierre Parrocel was born in 1670 at Avignon.
- 1692George Keith (1692/1693?–1778), 10th Earl Marischal is catalogued and held by Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (inventory 1017).
- 1694George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, 1694 - 1778. Jacobite is dated 1716 and held by National Galleries Scotland (inventory PG 311).
- 1716George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, 1694 - 1778. Jacobite (National Galleries Scotland).
- 1735Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace (Nationalmuseum).
- 1735Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace is dated 1735 and held by Nationalmuseum (inventory NM 873).
- 1738The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1738: Allegory of Regal Providence is dated 1738 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.3).
- 1739Pierre Parrocel died at Paris.
- 1739The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: An Allegory of Public Happiness is dated 1739 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.67.27).
- 1739Pierre Parrocel died in 1739 at Paris.
- 1740The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1740: Jupiter and Juno Lucina is dated 1740 and held by Q214867 (inventory 2016.121.67.28).
Connections
Each connection was recorded deliberately, with the basis for it kept on the internal record.
Died at
- ParisPlace
Established from a fact already recorded on a verified source.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
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Parrocel, Étienne, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Parrocel, Pierre Ignace, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Parrocel, Pierre, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Internet Archive, 2 digitised items catalogued under Pierre Parrocel as creator.
digital repository · Unverified
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The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Pierre Parrocel.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
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Wellcome Collection catalogue records 1 work naming Pierre Parrocel.
museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1751646: Pierre Parrocel
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
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“Pierre Parrocel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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