Sébastien Leclerc

Sébastien Leclerc (1637–1714) was a French military engineer, painter and etcher.

Also recorded as Sébastien, I Le Clerc; Sébastien, I Leclerc; Sébastien le Clerc; Jacques Sébastien Le Clerc; Sebastien I Leclerc; Sébastien, le vieux Le Clerc.

Sébastien Leclerc in brief

Born
1637
Died
1714
Known for
military engineer, painter, etcher, printmaker and draftsperson
Place of birth
Metz
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Overview

Born at Metz in 1637, died at Paris in 1714.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is engraving and art of drawing.

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

Work by Sébastien Leclerc is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Auckland Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Sébastien Leclerc”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1805696: Sébastien Leclerc

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