Jean Siméon Chardin (French, 1699–1779)

NovJean Siméon Chardin was born in Paris on November 2, 1699, and died in the same city on December 6, 1779.¹

In 1728, Chardin submitted 'The Ray' and 'The Buffet' to the Royal Academy of Painting.²

Chardin married Marguerite Saintard in 1731, but she died in 1735.¹

After his wife's death in 1735, Chardin remarried Françoise-Marguerite Pouget in 1744, which brought a substantial improvement in his financial circumstances.¹

DecChardin died at the age of 80.¹