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Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

1724 – 1780

French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter

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About Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Lived 1724 – 1780 (aged 55). Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was a French printmaker, draftsperson, painter, illustrator and graphic artist.

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (14 April 1724 14 February 1780) was a French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter.

Biography

His brothers Charles Germain de Saint Aubin and Augustin de Saint-Aubin were also artists, as was his niece, Marie-Françoise, daughter of Charles. He was a student of Étienne Jeaurat and Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont. After three failures to win a Prix de Rome from 1752 to 1754, he left the Académie des Beaux-Arts and joined the Guild of Saint Luke.

A distinctive aspect of Saint-Aubin's art is its inordinate fondness for observation of society on the streets of the capital, which he sketched scenes or entertainment in his wanderings. As such, his engravings etchings and large watercolors are a valuable record of the Parisian artistic life in the eighteenth century. Gallery

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1724, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
14 February 1780, Paris
Occupation
Printmaker, draftsperson, painter, illustrator, graphic artist
Nationality
France
Also known as
Gabriel Jacques St. Aubin, Gabriel Jacques De Saint-Aubin, Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin, Gabriel Jacques de Saint Aubin, Gabriel Jacques Saint-Aubin, Gabriel Jacques de Saint- Aubin
moreN. Saint-Aubin, Gab. de Saint-Aubin, Saint-Aubin, G. de Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de S. Aubin

People in Gabriel de Saint-Aubin's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Charles Germain de Saint Aubin
Charles Germain de Saint Aubin
1721 – 1786
Draftsperson
 Portrait of Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont
Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont
1693 – 1761
Painter
 Portrait of Étienne Jeaurat
Étienne Jeaurat
1699 – 1789
Painter

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabriel de Saint-Aubin?

French draftsman, printmaker, etcher and painter (1724-1780)

When was Gabriel de Saint-Aubin born?

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was born on 14 April 1724 in Paris.

When did Gabriel de Saint-Aubin die?

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin died on 14 February 1780 in Paris.

What was Gabriel de Saint-Aubin's occupation?

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was a printmaker, draftsperson, painter, illustrator and graphic artist.

What nationality was Gabriel de Saint-Aubin?

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

· Wikidata: Q3094033

· DBpedia: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

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