René Boyvin
René Boyvin was a French copper engraver, draftsperson, medalist, artist and steel engraver (1525–1598). He was born in Angers.
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René Boyvin
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- Born
- 1525. · Angers.
- Died
- René Boyvin died, sources differ on the date (in 1598 and in 1580). · Angers.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- copper engraver, draftsperson, medalist, artist, steel engraver, illustrator and metal engraver.
- Languages
- French and Latin.
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René Boyvin was a French copper engraver, draftsperson, medalist, artist and steel engraver (1525–1598). He was born in Angers.
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The recorded working language is French and Latin. The field of work recorded is graphics, etching and copper engraving technique. Places of work recorded in the authority are Angers, Paris and Rome. Work by René Boyvin is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery, Nationalmuseum and National Gallery of Canada.
René Boyvin is recorded with the occupation copper engraver. Recorded with the occupation graphic artist. Recorded as copper engraver, draftsperson, medalist, artist and steel engraver.
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1525
René Boyvin was born on 1 January 1525.
1580
René Boyvin died on 1 January 1580.
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René Boyvin worked in graphics, etching, copper engraving technique, metal engraving and drawing. He worked at Angers, Paris and Rome. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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