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Charles-Nicolas Cochin

1715-02-22 – 1790-04-29

Portrait of Charles-Nicolas Cochin
Portrait of Charles-Nicolas Cochin fils (1715-1790), French artistCredit: Alexander Roslin

Life & Legacy

Charles-Nicolas Cochin (22 February 1715 – 29 April 1790) was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the same name, he is variously called Charles-Nicolas Cochin le Jeune (the Younger), Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (the son), or Charles-Nicolas Cochin II.

Occupation & Career

painter, encyclopédistes, printmaker, graphic artist, writer, art critic, copper engraver, draftsperson, printer, artist, illustrator, bookseller

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen · Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture · Accademia delle Arti del Disegno

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2408093 — wikidata View source

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