Jacques-Louis Bance
French editor, art dealer and printmaker
About Jacques-Louis Bance
Lived 1761 – 1847 (aged 85). Jacques-Louis Bance was a French editor, printseller, printmaker, draftsperson, print publisher and publisher.
Jacques-Louis or J. -L. Bance (17 April 1761 - 26 March 1847) was a French print dealer, publisher, engraver and artist. He was also known as Bance the Elder to distinguish him from his brother Charles, also an engraver and print dealer.
Life Born in Claville to a farmer, he was orphaned aged nine and apprenticed to a master saddler in Évreux. He left to work in Normandy as a companion saddler before setting up a business in Paris in 1787 as a master saddler. From 1831 to 1846 he traded with his son Balthazar Bance (1804-1862) as "Bance aîné et successeur" (Bance the Elder and [his] successor). ) and his son inherited his business.
Work
He mainly produced drawings and engravings in burin and etching on symbolic patriotic themes.
As print designer As engraver As publisher
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Who was Jacques-Louis Bance?
French editor, art dealer and printmaker (1761-1847)
When was Jacques-Louis Bance born?
Jacques-Louis Bance was born on 17 April 1761 in Claville.
When did Jacques-Louis Bance die?
Jacques-Louis Bance died on 26 March 1847 in Paris, former 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jacques-Louis Bance's occupation?
Jacques-Louis Bance was an editor, printseller, printmaker, draftsperson, print publisher and publisher.
What nationality was Jacques-Louis Bance?
Jacques-Louis Bance was French.
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