Jean-Baptiste Isabey

French painter (1767-1855)
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Jean-Baptiste Isabey
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Jean-Baptiste Isabey was born on April 11, 1767 in Nancy[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] and died on April 18, 1855 in Paris[15][1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. A French citizen[16], he worked as a painter, draftsperson, lithographer, and caricaturist[17][14] specializing in the field of miniature[15]. He served as court painter and was a member of the Académie de Stanislas in Nancy, France[18].

He was married to Justine Laurisse de Salienne[19] and had two children: Eugène Isabey and Alexandrine Isabey[20]. Among his honors were the Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of Leopold, and the Imperial Order of Christ[1]. He was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[17].

Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Isabey is a human[1]. He was born in Nancy[2]. He was born on April 11, 1767[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 18, 1855[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and caricaturist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey's place of birth was Nancy[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey was born on April 11, 1767[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey died on April 18, 1855[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Among Jean-Baptiste Isabey's spouses was Justine Laurisse de Salienne[12].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Eugène Isabey[13].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Alexandrine Isabey[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey held citizenship in France[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey's professions included painter[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey's professions included draftsperson[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey worked as a lithographer[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey's professions included caricaturist[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey's field of work was miniature[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey held the position of court painter[17].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Arnold Wallick[18].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Jean-Claude Rumeau[19].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Édouard Liénard[20].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Isabey was Wilhelm Unger[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Isabey is Moder med två barn[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Isabey is Bonaparte at Malmaison[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey received the Imperial Order of Christ[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Isabey was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Isabey was born in Nancy[2]. He was born on April 11, 1767[3].

Education

Studied under Jean Girardet[28], a painter[29], 1709–1778[30], of France[31]; Jean-Baptiste Claudot[32], a painter[33], 1733–1805[34], of France[35]; François Dumont[36], a painter[37], 1751–1831[38], of France[39]; and Jacques-Louis David[40], a painter[41], 1748–1825[42], of France[43], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and caricaturist[9]. Jean-Baptiste Isabey's field of work was miniature[16]. He held the position of court painter[17]. Notable students include Arnold Wallick[18], a painter[45], 1779–1845[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47]; Jean-Claude Rumeau[19], a painter[48], 1777–1839[49], of France[50]; Édouard Liénard[20], a painter[51], 1779–1848[52], of France[53]; and Wilhelm Unger[21], a miniature painter[54], 1775–1855[55], of Holy Roman Empire[56].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Moder med två barn[22], a painting[57] and Bonaparte at Malmaison[23], a drawing[58], founded in 1801[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Officer of the Order of Leopold[25], a grade of an order[62], in Belgium[63]; and Imperial Order of Christ[26], an order[64], in Brazil[65], founded in 1822[66].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Baptiste Isabey's spouses was Justine Laurisse de Salienne[12]. Children include Eugène Isabey[13], a painter[67], 1803–1886[68], of France[69], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[70] and Alexandrine Isabey[14], 1791–1871[71], of France[72].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Isabey died on April 18, 1855[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Isabey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Isabey born?

Jean-Baptiste Isabey's place of birth was Nancy[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Isabey die?

Jean-Baptiste Isabey passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Baptiste Isabey married to?

Jean-Baptiste Isabey's spouses include Justine Laurisse de Salienne[12].

What did Jean-Baptiste Isabey do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Isabey worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and caricaturist[9].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Isabey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Officer of the Order of Leopold[25], and Imperial Order of Christ[26].

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, draftsperson, lithographer +1
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    Occupation painter, draftsperson, lithographer +1
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