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Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin (17th Jan, 1721 - 6th Mar, 1786)

Frontispice du Livre des Saint-Aubin

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About the artwork

Title:

Frontispice du Livre des Saint-Aubin

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Techniques:

papier filigrané

Dimensions:

382 x 275

Inventory number:

RF52178-folio1

Detail:

Vers 1780-1786. Livre des Saint-Aubin - Folio 1 dessiné au recto

Location:

musée du Louvre

About the author(s)

Author:

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin

Also known as:

Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin

Charles Germain Saint-Aubin

Born:

17th Jan, 1721

Dead:

6th Mar, 1786

Country:

France

See more about this author on Wikipedia:

Charles Germain de Saint Aubin (January 17, 1721 – March 6, 1786) was a French draftsman and embroidery designer to King Louis XV. Published a classic reference on embroidery, L'Art du Brodeur ("Art of the Embroiderer") in 1770. In addition to his embroidery designs, he was also known for his drawings and engravings. His parents were Germain de Saint-Aubin and Anne Boissay, themselves both professional embroiderers. His younger brothers, Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin and Augustin de… Read more...