Early Modern

jean baptiste defernex

Born 1729 Died 1783 Works span 1762–1762

A Quiet Genius Amidst Rococo Excess Jean Baptiste Defernez (1729 – 1783) remains a figure shrouded in relative obscurity compared to his contemporaries, yet his contribution to French sculpture during the Rococo era holds considerable artistic merit. Born in Paris, Defernez’s early life offers scant biographical detail—he began his apprenticeship at the Sèvres porcelain factory, gaining invaluable experience in modeling and gildin…

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1762

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1762

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Chronological Journey

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jean baptiste defernex

1729 – 1783

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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