Nicolas Huet Ii Or As Nicolas Huet Le Jeune

Place: Louvre

Born: 1770

Death: 1830

Biography:

Nicolas Huet the Younger, also known as Nicolas Huet II or Nicolas Huet le Jeune, was a French natural history illustrator born in 1770 and died on December 26, 1830. He was the eldest son and pupil of Jean-Baptiste Huet, who was in turn the son of Nicolas Huet the Elder, all skilled painters and engravers of animal life.

Early Life and Career

Nicolas Huet was born into a family of artists and developed his skills from an early age. In 1792, he and his two brothers enlisted with the volunteers of Seine-et-Oise, and he became a lieutenant, taking part in the Battle of Jemappes. He also participated in Napoleon's scientific and artistic exploration of Egypt between 1798 and 1801, subsequently illustrating the government's report.

Artistic Career

Nicolas Huet was a skilled watercolourist and engraver who acquired a reputation as a natural history draughtsman. In October 1804, after the death of Oudinot, he was designated painter to the Muséum d’Histore Naturelle and to the ménagerie of the Empress Joséphine - a collection of animals, birds, and plants, many depicted by Huet. He also illustrated works by the naturalists Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire and Georges Cuvier. Some notable artworks by Nicolas Huet include:

• Study of the Giraffe Given to Charles X by the Viceroy of Egypt, a watercolor and gouache drawing created in 1827, which can be found on Wikioo.org.
• Collection de mammifères du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle, a series of 246 animal drawings on vellum published in 1808.

Museum Collections and Legacy

Nicolas Huet's artworks can be found in various museum collections, including the Musée de Picardie in Amiens, France. The museum has an impressive collection of natural history illustrations, including works by Nicolas Huet. For more information on the museum and its collections, visit Wikioo.org. Nicolas Huet was also commissioned to create elaborate drawings of animals for notables such as Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. His legacy as a natural history illustrator continues to inspire artists and scientists today. Important information on Nicolas Huet's life and career can be found on Wikipedia. For more information on his artworks and museum collections, visit Wikioo.org.