Victor Petit

1817?-1871 French lithographer, architectural draftsman, writer (1817–1871)
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Summary

Victor Petit was born on August 18, 1817[1], in Troyes[2]. He died on October 8, 1871[3], in Aix-les-Bains[4]. He worked as a draftsperson[5], lithographer[6], writer[7], watercolorist[8], and painter[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Aix-les-Bains[11]
  • Place of death: Troyes[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Occupation: teacher[14], visual artist[15], designer[16], graphic artist[17], illustrator[18], architect[19]
  • Field of work: painting[20], watercolor[21], design[22], lithography[23], book illustration[24]
  • Member of: Paris Salon[25], Salon of 1863[26], Société nationale des Antiquaires de France[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Commons category: Victor Petit[29]
  • Residence: Troyes[30], Sens[31], Paris[32]
  • Family name: Petit[33]
  • Given name: Victor[34]
  • Work location: Paris[35], Troyes[36]
  • Student of: Jean-Antoine-Siméon Fort[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
  • Commons Creator page: Victor Petit[39]
  • Has works in the collection: Cleveland Museum of Art[40], Nationalmuseum[41]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[42]

FAQs

Where was Victor Petit born?

Victor Petit's place of birth was Troyes[2].

Where did Victor Petit die?

Victor Petit died in Aix-les-Bains[4].

What did Victor Petit do for work?

Victor Petit worked as a draftsperson[5], lithographer[6], writer[7], watercolorist[8], and painter[9].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sancho el sabio foundation id → 85062
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  2. 12w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → draftsperson, lithographer, writer +8
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  3. 15w ago · ArchivesNationalesFr · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 15w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 930226954
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → draftsperson, lithographer, writer +8
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Victor Petit
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    Nationalmuseum sweden id → 21953
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