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      Étienne Levasseur

      1721 - 1798

      the life and works of a french cabinetmaker

      étienne levasseur, a renowned french cabinetmaker, was born in paris in 1721 and passed away in 1798. he is celebrated for his exceptional work in the louis xvi style, which defined the era's furniture making.

      early life and training

      admitted to the guild of cabinetmakers in 1766, étienne levasseur specialized in boulle furniture, restoring and re-creating some of his works. his use of exotic woods, marquetry, and gilt bronze mounts characterized his unique style.

      notable works and collaborations

      * pair of cabinets (mahogany panel, cincinnati art museum, united states) - a prime example of levasseur's mastery in the louis xvi style. * collaboration with other notable cabinetmakers, such as andré charles boulle, further solidified his reputation.

      museums and collections featuring étienne levasseur's work

      * cincinnati art museum (united states) - home to several of levasseur's pieces, including the aforementioned pair of cabinets. * [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/étienne levasseur](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/étienne levasseur) - explore more of levasseur's works and learn about his life on TopImpressionists.

      legacy and influence

      * levasseur's innovative use of materials and techniques influenced generations of cabinetmakers, cementing his place in the history of french furniture making. * his work can be seen as a bridge between the traditional boulle style and the emerging neoclassicism.

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      Questions & Answers

      Can I explore Étienne Levasseur's works by subject?

      The Subject Atlas of Étienne Levasseur is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

      Is there a complete list of Étienne Levasseur's artworks?

      Every work by Étienne Levasseur on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

      Where are Étienne Levasseur's artworks grouped by keywords?

      To find works by Étienne Levasseur on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

      What are the birthplace and birth year of Étienne Levasseur?

      Étienne Levasseur was born in Paris in 1721.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      When was Antoine Watteau born?
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      What was Watteau's initial occupation before becoming a painter?
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      Which of these artists significantly influenced Watteau’s artistic development?
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