19th Century

pierre nolasque bergeret

Born 1782 Died 1863

John Sell Cotman: A Master of the Norwich School Born in Norwich, England, on May 16th, 1782, John Sell Cotman’s life was a testament to the enduring power of observation and artistic dedication. The son of a silk merchant and lace dealer, his early upbringing seemed destined for a conventional path within the family business; however, from a remarkably young age, Cotman displayed an undeniable aptitude for art, a passion that ultimately steered him away from commerce and toward the captivating world of painting. His education at Norwich Grammar School provided a foundation, but it was his i…

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A chart of pierre nolasque bergeret's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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pierre nolasque bergeret

1782 - 1863

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