Charles Cressent
French master sculptor and cabinetmaker (1685-1768)
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Summary
Charles Cressent was born on December 16, 1685[1], in Amiens[2]. He died on January 10, 1768[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], cabinetmaker[6], and master craftsman[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: François Cressent[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Charles Cressent[12]
- Family name: Cressent[13]
- Given name: Charles[14]
- Student of: François Cressent[15]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[17]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Cressent[18]
- Name in native language: Charles Cressent[19]
- Different from: Cressent[20]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1700[21]
- End of work period: January 1, 1768[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[24], The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[25], J. Paul Getty Museum[26], National Gallery of Art[27], Cleveland Museum of Art[28], National Museum Paleis het Loo[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[31]
Why It Matters
Charles Cressent has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Charles Cressent born?
Charles Cressent was born in Amiens[2].
Where did Charles Cressent die?
Charles Cressent passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Charles Cressent's parents?
Charles Cressent's father was François Cressent[9].
What did Charles Cressent do for work?
Charles Cressent worked as a sculptor[5], cabinetmaker[6], and master craftsman[7].