About Louis-Joseph Masquelier
Lived 1741 – 1811 (aged 70). Louis-Joseph Masquelier was a French draftsperson, printmaker, copper engraver and bookseller.
Louis-Joseph Masquelier or Masquelier the Elder (21 February 1741 – 26 May 1811) was a French draughtsman and engraver. Born in Cysoing near Lille in northern France, he died in Paris. He was very close to François-Denis Née, with whom he studied under Jacques-Philippe Le Bas. His son Claude-Louis Masquelier was also an engraver and lithographer.
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Who was Louis-Joseph Masquelier?
French engraver (1741–1811)
When was Louis-Joseph Masquelier born?
Louis-Joseph Masquelier was born on 21 February 1741 in Cysoing.
When did Louis-Joseph Masquelier die?
Louis-Joseph Masquelier died on 26 May 1811 in Paris.
What was Louis-Joseph Masquelier's occupation?
Louis-Joseph Masquelier was a draftsperson, printmaker, copper engraver and bookseller.
What nationality was Louis-Joseph Masquelier?
Louis-Joseph Masquelier was French.
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