Jacques Aved facts for kids
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Jacques-André-Joseph Aved (born January 12, 1702 – died March 4, 1766) was a famous French painter. He was also known as le Camelot (meaning "The Hawker") and Avet le Batave (meaning "The Dutch Avet"). Aved was one of the most important French portrait painters of the 1700s. His style was part of the Rococo art movement. He painted many important people, including the ambassador from the Ottoman Empire to France in 1742.
Early Life and Training
Jacques Aved had a tough start to life. His father was a doctor, but Jacques became an orphan when he was very young. He was then raised in Amsterdam, a big city in the Netherlands. His uncle, who was a captain in the Dutch Army, took care of him there.
In Amsterdam, Jacques Aved began his art training. He learned from artists like François Boitard and Bernard Picart. These early lessons helped him prepare for a career in painting.
Becoming a Famous Artist
In 1721, Jacques Aved moved to Paris, France. He started working for another artist named Alexis Simon Belle. This was a big step in his career.
Later, in 1731, he joined the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. This was a very important art school in France. After he graduated in 1734, he became a "councillor" at the Academy. This meant he was an important member who helped guide the school. In 1759, he showed his art in his last "salon." A salon was a big public art exhibition where artists displayed their new works. In 1753, he also became a member of the Confrerie Pictura, an art group in The Hague.
Art Collector and Teacher
Jacques Aved was not just a painter. He was also an art dealer and a collector. He gathered one of the most impressive art collections of his time. It included artworks by famous Italian, French, and especially Dutch artists. This large collection was sold in an auction after he passed away in 1766.
Aved also taught many students who became famous artists themselves. Some of his well-known students included Carle Van Loo, François Boucher, Dumont le Romain, and Chardin.
Images for kids
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Jean-Philippe Rameau, around 1728, by Aved
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Yirmisekizzade Mehmed Said Efendi, 1742, by Aved
