Nicolas Perignon[1] or Pérignon,[2] also known as Alexis-Nicolas Perignon, the Elder[3] (1726 – 4 January 1782[4]), was a French painter, draughtsman, and engraver.

He specialized in portraits, rustic scenes, landscapes, and seascapes.

[3][5] Perignon was born in Nancy and died in Paris.

He travelled to Italy and Switzerland, creating numerous drawings, which he later reproduced as engravings.

[3] Perignon was made a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1774[6] and exhibited mostly gouaches of country scenes at the Paris Salons of 1775, 1779, and 1781.