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Charles-Louis Simonneau

1645 – 1728

French copperplate engraver

Copper engraver Printmaker Visual artist
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About Charles-Louis Simonneau

Lived 1645 – 1728 (aged 82–83). Charles-Louis Simonneau was a French copper engraver, printmaker and visual artist.

Charles Louis Simonneau (baptised 3 August 1645, Orléans, Orléanais – 22 March 1728, Paris), was a French engraver.

Biography According to Houbraken he made engravings for a series titled "Effigies Raymundi la Fage". He is the younger brother of Charles Louis Simonneau.

According to the RKD he was a contributor to works used by Jan van der Brugge, who was a great admirer of Raymond Lafage. He was a painter as well as an engraver.

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Important facts

Born
1645, Orléans
Birth century
17th century
Died
22 March 1728, Paris
Occupation
Copper engraver, printmaker, visual artist
Nationality
France
Also known as
Charles Louis, the Elder Simonneau, Charles Louis Simonneau, Charles I Simonneau, Charles Louis Simonneau the Elder, Charles I Simoneau
morethe Elder Simoneau, Charles Simonneau, Simonneau Charles Louis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles-Louis Simonneau?

French copperplate engraver (1645–1728)

When was Charles-Louis Simonneau born?

Charles-Louis Simonneau was born in 1645 in Orléans.

When did Charles-Louis Simonneau die?

Charles-Louis Simonneau died on 22 March 1728 in Paris.

What was Charles-Louis Simonneau's occupation?

Charles-Louis Simonneau was a copper engraver, printmaker and visual artist.

What nationality was Charles-Louis Simonneau?

Charles-Louis Simonneau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles-Louis Simonneau

· Wikidata: Q2960232

· DBpedia: Charles Louis Simonneau

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