Jean-Baptiste Genty: A Parisian Portraitist of the Neoclassical Era Jean-Baptiste Genty, born in Andenne, France, in 1767 and passing away in Paris in 1825, stands as a significant figure within the artistic landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France. His journey from a student under the esteemed Jacques-Louis David to an independent atelier owner in the bustling Faubourg Montmartre reveals a career marked by dedication to portraiture and genre scenes, all imbued with the refined sensibilities of the Neoclassical movement. Genty’s work offers a glimpse into Parisian society during…