Jean Le Pautre
French, (1618–1682)
Jean Le Pautre or Lepautre was a French designer and engraver. His designs consisted mainly of ceilings, friezes, chimney-pieces, doorways and mural decorations. He also devised fire-dogs, sideboards, cabinets, console tables, mirrors and other pieces of furniture. His work is often very flamboyant and elaborate, and he frequently used amorini and swags, arabesques and cartouches in his work.
French, (1618–1682)
Jean Le Pautre or Lepautre was a French designer and engraver. His designs consisted mainly of ceilings, friezes, chimney-pieces, doorways and mural decorations. He also devised fire-dogs, sideboards, cabinets, console tables, mirrors and other pieces of furniture. His work is often very flamboyant and elaborate, and he frequently used amorini and swags, arabesques and cartouches in his work.
