early life and training charles meynier, a prominent figure in the neoclassical art movement, was born in paris on november 24, 1768. initially destined for a career as a tailor by his family, meynier's inclination towards the arts led him to apprentice under pierre-philippe choffard, a renowned engraver and artist. this early training laid the groundwork for his future success. rise to prominence meynier's breakthrough came in 1789 when, as a student of françois-andré vincent, he won the second prize in the prix de rome competition. this achievement granted him membership in the académie de…