Louis Chéron
French painter (1660-1725)
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Summary
Louis Chéron was born on September 2, 1660[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 26, 1725[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], visual artist[6], copper engraver[7], illustrator[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1660[11]
- Father: Henri Chéron[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: artist[14]
- Field of work: visual arts[15], painting[16], copper engraving technique[17], book illustration[18]
- Award received: first Prix de Rome for painting[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Louis Chéron[21]
- Family name: Chéron[22]
- Given name: Louis[23]
- Work location: Rome[24], Paris[25], London[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865)[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29], English[30]
- Commons Creator page: Louis Chéron[31]
- Sibling: Élisabeth Sophie Chéron[32], Marie-Anne Chéron[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[34], WikiProject New York Public Library[35]
- Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[36], Art Institute of Chicago[37], Tate[38], National Gallery of Art[39], Château de Compiègne[40], Print Collection[41], Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[42]
Why It Matters
Louis Chéron is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Louis Chéron born?
Louis Chéron's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Louis Chéron die?
Louis Chéron passed away in London[4].
Who were Louis Chéron's parents?
Louis Chéron's father was Henri Chéron[12].
What did Louis Chéron do for work?
Louis Chéron worked as a painter[5], visual artist[6], copper engraver[7], illustrator[8], and teacher[9].
What awards did Louis Chéron receive?
Honors received include first Prix de Rome for painting[19].