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François de Cuvilliés

German1695–1768

About

François de Cuvilliés, sometimes referred to as the Elder, was a Bavarian decorative designer and architect born in the Spanish Netherlands. He was instrumental in bringing the Rococo style to the Wittelsbach court at Munich and to Central Europe in general.

Notable works

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at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Works in the collection

3 works

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at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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