Étienne Jeaurat

Étienne Jeaurat (9 February 1699, in Vermenton – 14 December 1789, in Versailles) was a French painter, above all remembered for his lively street scenes.

His brother, the engraver Edme Jeaurat, entrusted him to Nicolas Vleughels, a friend of Antoine Watteau, who was appointed director of the Académie de France in Rome in 1724.

Vleughels took Jeaurat to Rome for an extended stay, exerting considerable influence on his work.

He achieved considerable success with his historical and mythological works, his portraits and still lifes, often emulating the style of Chardin.

In particular, his conversation pieces in the style of David Teniers the Younger ensured his popularity.