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In the annals of French art, Nicolas Henri Jacob (1782-1871) stands out as a visionary artist who left his distinctive footprint in the world of illustration and lithography. Born into a family with an artisan background, Jacob was predisposed to creative endeavors from the start. His skills were further honed through collaborations with Jean Marc Bourgery, a renowned anatomist, and painter Charlotte Hublier, his wife. An art print of one of Jacob's works conveys not only its artistic brilliance, but also the story of his pioneering work in lithography.
Jacob received his training under the tutelage of eminent artists such as Jacques Louis David, Jean Jacques Morgan, and Antoine Léonard du Pasquier. After presenting two pen and ink drawings at the Paris Salon in 1802, he became court draftsman to Eugène de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg and Viceroy of Italy. Over time, he taught drawing and did groundbreaking work in the emerging art of lithography. His first lithographed portraits and subject drawings were presented at the Paris Salon in 1819. He also began his influential work as an illustrator for medical and scientific works. Jacob subsequently refined his lithographic skills and set new standards in the illustration of medical texts. Between 1830 and 1850, he focused primarily on producing lithographed plates for Bourgery's anatomical atlas. While continuing to give drawing lessons, he withdrew from Paris exhibitions and immersed himself in his work.
With Bourgery's death in 1849, Jacob began a new phase in his career. He again participated in the Paris Salon exhibitions and continued his work as a scientific illustrator, especially in the field of paleontology. He also contributed to the second edition of Bourgery's anatomical atlas. In recognition of his mastery of lithography and his innovative contributions to scientific illustration, Jacob is remembered as an artist whose advice and expertise were valued. Indeed, Jacob set new standards in the world of illustration and lithography. His contribution to the French translation of Alois Senefelder's famous treatise on lithography cemented his reputation as an authoritative artist in the field. Each art print by Jacob represents a tribute to his masterful technique and innovative contribution to the art of lithography. In our reproductions of Jacob's work, we bring this memory to life and capture the magic of his unparalleled artistry.
In the annals of French art, Nicolas Henri Jacob (1782-1871) stands out as a visionary artist who left his distinctive footprint in the world of illustration and lithography. Born into a family with an artisan background, Jacob was predisposed to creative endeavors from the start. His skills were further honed through collaborations with Jean Marc Bourgery, a renowned anatomist, and painter Charlotte Hublier, his wife. An art print of one of Jacob's works conveys not only its artistic brilliance, but also the story of his pioneering work in lithography.
Jacob received his training under the tutelage of eminent artists such as Jacques Louis David, Jean Jacques Morgan, and Antoine Léonard du Pasquier. After presenting two pen and ink drawings at the Paris Salon in 1802, he became court draftsman to Eugène de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg and Viceroy of Italy. Over time, he taught drawing and did groundbreaking work in the emerging art of lithography. His first lithographed portraits and subject drawings were presented at the Paris Salon in 1819. He also began his influential work as an illustrator for medical and scientific works. Jacob subsequently refined his lithographic skills and set new standards in the illustration of medical texts. Between 1830 and 1850, he focused primarily on producing lithographed plates for Bourgery's anatomical atlas. While continuing to give drawing lessons, he withdrew from Paris exhibitions and immersed himself in his work.
With Bourgery's death in 1849, Jacob began a new phase in his career. He again participated in the Paris Salon exhibitions and continued his work as a scientific illustrator, especially in the field of paleontology. He also contributed to the second edition of Bourgery's anatomical atlas. In recognition of his mastery of lithography and his innovative contributions to scientific illustration, Jacob is remembered as an artist whose advice and expertise were valued. Indeed, Jacob set new standards in the world of illustration and lithography. His contribution to the French translation of Alois Senefelder's famous treatise on lithography cemented his reputation as an authoritative artist in the field. Each art print by Jacob represents a tribute to his masterful technique and innovative contribution to the art of lithography. In our reproductions of Jacob's work, we bring this memory to life and capture the magic of his unparalleled artistry.