Nicolas-Henri Tardieu
Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, called the "Tardieu the elder", (18 January 1674 - 27 January 1749) was a prominent French engraver, known for his sensitive reproductions of Antoine Watteau's paintings. He was appointed ''graveur du roi'' (King's Engraver) to King Louis XV of France. His second wife, Marie-Anne Horthemels, came from a family that included engravers and painters. She is known as an engraver in her own right. Nicolas-Henri and Marie-Anne Tardieu had many descendants who were noted artists, most of them engravers. Provided by Wikipedia-
1by Catrou, Franȯis, 1659-1737Other Authors: “...Tardieu, Nicolas Henri, 1674-1749...”
Created 1725
Location: John J. Burns Library, Boston College
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2by Catrou, François, 1659-1737Other Authors: “...Tardieu, Nicolas Henri, 1674-1749...”
Created 1725
Location: Cudahy Archives, Loyola University Chicago
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