Artist

Nicolas Launay

Nicolas Launay is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Nicolas Launay’s prints in the 1700s brought scenes to life with sharp lines and rich contrasts, his 1780s etching Marche de Silene shows a lively procession of mythical figures. While little else is known about him, this single surviving sheet offers a glimpse into late-century French printmaking. Want to see more prints from the same era? Tap into the French Neoclassical prints bundle.

Works by Nicolas Launay

Collections represented

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