François Couperin, composer. Etching by Jean-Jacques Flipart, 1735, after painting by André Boüys

Jean Jacques Flipart (1719 – 10 July 1782) was a French engraver.

Biography

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Flipart was born in Paris. His father was the engraver Jean Charles Flipart, under whom he received his initial training in the engraver's art. His brother Charles Joseph Flipart, who was later noted both for his engraving and painting oeuvre, also received his initial training under the father's hand.

Flipart later trained under French engraving master Laurent Cars (1699–1771).[1] He died in Paris in 1782.

Engravings

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Among the famous works of Flipart:

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References

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  1. ^ Michael Bryan, Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, biographical and critical Vol. I, George Bell and Sons, 4 York Street, Covent Garden, London (1886), p. 505