About Marie Anne Rousselet
Lived 1732 – 1826 (aged 93–94). Marie Anne Rousselet was a French illustrator, printmaker and copper engraver.
alt=Image by Rousselet from the book, Illustrations de Histoire naturelle des poissons. Image by Rousselet, from the Bernard Germain de Lacépède book, Illustrations de Histoire naturelle des poissons (1798–1803).
Marie-Anne Rousselet, also known as Marie-Anne Tardieu, Veuve Tardieu (Widow Tardieu), (1732–1826) was a French engraver and illustrator.
About Marie-Anne Rousselet was born in Paris, France on 6 December 1732 to medal engraver Alexis Étienne Rousselet. All four of her siblings were also engravers. and the sculptor, Jean Rousselet (1656–1693), both of whom were members of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. After her husband's death in 1771, she achieved recognition for her work and contributions. Marie-Anne made several engravings of historical and genre subjects, including Saint John the Baptist (1756) after Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Rijksmuseum, among others.
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Who was Marie Anne Rousselet?
French artist (1732–1826)
When was Marie Anne Rousselet born?
Marie Anne Rousselet was born on 6 December 1732 in Paris.
When did Marie Anne Rousselet die?
Marie Anne Rousselet died in 1826 in Paris.
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Marie Anne Rousselet was an illustrator, printmaker and copper engraver.
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Marie Anne Rousselet was French.
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