Jacques Barraband (1768 - 1809)
1768-08-31Aubusson, France1809-10-01Lyon, FranceFrance
Jacques Barraband
Jacques Barraband was a French zoological and botanical illustrator, renowned for his lifelike renderings of tropical birds. His pictures were based on mounted specimens and his illustration was considered the most accurate ones made during the early 1800s.
Date and place of birt: | 31 august 1768, Aubusson, France |
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Date and place of death: | 1 october 1809, Lyon, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Animalist, Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | Animalistic, Flower still life, Still life |
Art style: | Romanticism, Naturalism |
Technique: | Engraving, Lithography, Watercolor |