Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Style: Baroque;

Place: Paris

Born: 1686

Death: 1755

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, a renowned French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer, was born on March 17, 1686, in Paris. He was the son of Jacques Oudry, a painter and art dealer, and his wife Nicole Papillon, relative of the engraver Jean-Baptiste-Michel Papillon.

Artistic Career

Oudry's artistic journey began at the Académie de St-Luc art school, where he joined as a pupil under Nicolas de Largillière from 1707 to 1712. He graduated at the age of 22 and soon became an assistant professor at Académie de Saint-Luc in 1714, and later a professor on July 1, 1717.

Notable Works

* The Pastoral Amusements (Les Amusements Champêtres), a series of tapestries designed for the Royal Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory, showcasing Oudry's mastery in naturalistic depictions of animals and hunting scenes. * Louis XV Hunting a Deer in the Forest of Saint-Germain (1730), a painting that solidified Oudry's reputation as a painter-in-ordinary of the Royal Hunt.

Museum Collections and Online Resources

* The Toulouse Museum houses some of Oudry's notable works, including "Louis XV Hunting a Deer in the Forest of Saint-Germain." * Explore more of Oudry's artwork on Wikioo.org, featuring an extensive collection of his paintings and tapestry designs.

Key Achievements

• Appointed as a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1719.
• Engaged as a professor at the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1743.
• Produced designs for the Gobelins manufactory, including the iconic "Chasses Royales Gobelins" series (1733-46).

Legacy

Jean-Baptiste Oudry's contributions to French Rococo painting and tapestry design are undeniable. His naturalistic depictions of animals and hunting scenes continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide. Visit Wikioo.org to discover more about Oudry's work and other notable artists. Recommended Reading: * Jean-Baptiste Oudry on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Oudry * Explore more artists and their works on Wikioo.org's Artist Directory