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Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly

1712 – 1780

Draftsman and engraver

Copper engraver Printmaker Draftsperson
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About Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly

Lived 1712 – 1780 (aged 67–68). Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly was a French copper engraver, printmaker, draftsperson, printseller, visual artist and publisher.

Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly (1712–1780) was a French draftsman and engraver. His work is held in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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Important facts

Born
1712, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
1780
Occupation
Copper engraver, printmaker, draftsperson, printseller, visual artist, publisher
Nationality
France
Also known as
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, N.J.B. de Poilly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly?

Draftsman and engraver

When was Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly born?

Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly was born in 1712 in Paris.

When did Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly die?

Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly died in 1780.

What was Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly's occupation?

Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly was a copper engraver, printmaker, draftsperson, printseller, visual artist and publisher.

What nationality was Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly?

Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly

· Wikidata: Q7029693

· DBpedia: Nicolas Jean Baptiste Poilly

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