early life and training
charles-dominique-joseph eisen, a renowned french painter and engraver, was born on august 17, 1720, in valenciennes. as the son and pupil of frans eisen, he was destined for artistic greatness. in 1741, eisen moved to paris, where he entered the studio of le bas in the following year, marking the beginning of his formal training.rise to prominence
eisen's exceptional talent and sparkling wit quickly gained him admission to the court, where he became a painter and draftsman to the king. his association with the royal court further solidified his position as a draftsman to madame de pompadour. however, his fortunes were short-lived, and he eventually fell into disgrace.artistic contributions
despite his tumultuous career, eisen left an indelible mark on the art world. some of his most notable works include:- the designs for the fermiers généraux edition of the contes of la fontaine, published at amsterdam in 1762;
- ovid's metamorphoses, 1767-71;
- the henriade of voltaire, 1770;
- the baisers of dorat, 1770; and
- the vies des peintres hollandais et flamands of descamps, published in 1751-63.
legacy and later life
eisen's artistic legacy extends beyond his own works, with his designs for book illustrations and vignettes remaining a testament to his skill. after falling out of favor, he retired to brussels, where he passed away in poverty on january 4, 1778. explore more artists like charles-dominique-joseph eisen on ArtsDot: /en/art/list/references
Questions & Answers
Is there a complete list of Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen's artworks?
Every work by Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
In which historical period did Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen work?
Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
How can I follow Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen's work year by year?
A timeline of Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
