Jean Siméon Chardin
French painter
Jean Siméon Chardin was an 18th-century French painter. He is considered a master of still life, and is also noted for his genre paintings which depict kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities. Carefully balanced composition, soft... Wikipedia
Born: November 2, 1699, Rue de Seine, Paris, France
Died: December 6, 1779 (age 80 years), Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Children: Pierre Jean-Baptiste Chardin
Known for: Painting: still life and genre
Spouse: Marguerite Saintard (m. 1731–1735)
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