Peter Falconet
French portrait painter (1741-1791)
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Summary
Peter Falconet was born on October 9, 1741[1], in Paris[2]. He died on June 25, 1791[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], and copper engraver[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marie-Anne Collot[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Pierre-Étienne Falconet[12]
- Given name: Peter[13]
- Work location: London[14], Saint Petersburg[15], France[16]
- Depicted by: Self-portrait[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
- Commons Creator page: Pierre-Étienne Falconet[21]
- Name in native language: Pierre-Etienne Falconet[22]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[23], Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy[24], Hermitage Museum[25], National Galleries Scotland[26], Yale Center for British Art[27], National Museum Cardiff[28], Tretyakov Gallery[29], Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[32]
Why It Matters
Peter Falconet is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Peter Falconet born?
Peter Falconet was born in Paris[2].
Where did Peter Falconet die?
Peter Falconet died in Paris[4].
Who was Peter Falconet married to?
Peter Falconet's spouses include Marie-Anne Collot[9].
What did Peter Falconet do for work?
Peter Falconet worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], and copper engraver[7].