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jean petitot the elder
Jean Petitot the Elder: A Master of Enamel Portraiture Jean Louis Petitot (2 January 1653 – 29 October 1702) was a French enamel painter born in Paris in 1653. He was the eldest son of Jean Petitot, and was instructed in enameling by his father. Some of his works are so similar to those of the elder Petitot that it is difficult to distinguish between them, making him the only serious rival his father ever had. Early Life and Career P…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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