François Baillairgé
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François Baillairgé was an architect who also pursued painting and wood sculpture.
The son of Jean Baillairgé, François began an apprenticeship in his father's shop at the age of 14. There he studied and practised woodworking, wood-carving, and architecture. His brother, Pierre-Florent
, was also active as a carver and joiner in the business. He also studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec and then studied in Paris for three years, returning to Lower Canada
in 1781. His training in Paris, although not completed, gave him a strong foundation in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
A great deal of his work was in the field of painting and he was very productive although he did not achieve a level of success that matched his ambition. He had a high level of achievement as a wood-carver in architectural projects working through his father's workshop.
By 1815, he had introduced his son, Thomas
, into the family business and they produced some substantial work together. François also produced many plans for a variety of clients in his work as an architect.
The son of Jean Baillairgé, François began an apprenticeship in his father's shop at the age of 14. There he studied and practised woodworking, wood-carving, and architecture. His brother, Pierre-Florent
Pierre-Florent Baillairgé
Pierre-Florent Baillairgé, , was from Quebec, the son of Jean Baillairgé, and did spend some time in the wood carving and joinery end of his father's business...
, was also active as a carver and joiner in the business. He also studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec and then studied in Paris for three years, returning to Lower Canada
Lower Canada
The Province of Lower Canada was a British colony on the lower Saint Lawrence River and the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence...
in 1781. His training in Paris, although not completed, gave him a strong foundation in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
A great deal of his work was in the field of painting and he was very productive although he did not achieve a level of success that matched his ambition. He had a high level of achievement as a wood-carver in architectural projects working through his father's workshop.
By 1815, he had introduced his son, Thomas
Thomas Baillairgé
Thomas Baillairgé was both a wood carver and architect, following the tradition of the family. He was the son of François Baillairgé and the grandson of Jean Baillairgé, both men being termed architects under the definition of the time...
, into the family business and they produced some substantial work together. François also produced many plans for a variety of clients in his work as an architect.
Works
| Building | Year Completed | Builder | Style | Location | Image |
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| Morrin Centre Morrin Centre The Morrin Centre is a cultural centre in Quebec City. It is designed to educate the public about the historic contribution and present-day culture of local English-speakers... , (earlier Quebec Prison) 1808-11 |
1808 - 1814 | François Baillairgé | St. Stanislas Street Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Notre-Dame Basilica (Montreal) Notre-Dame Basilica (Montreal) Notre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpice Street... |
interior decoration;choir 1785-95; facade & vault decoration, 1818 | François Baillairgé | Montreal, Quebec |  |
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| Quebec Court House | 1799-1804; burned 1873 | François Baillairgé | St. Louis Street, Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Chateau St. Louis, | 1810-11; burned 1834 | François Baillairgé | Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Congregationalist Chapel | 1818 | François Baillairgé | St. Joseph Street Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Eglise St. Roch | 1811, burned 1816; rebuilt 1816-18; demol. 1914 | François Baillairgé | St. Joseph Street Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Grand Allee, country residence for Joseph F. Perrault | 1812 | François Baillairgé | Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Finlay Market | 1816 | François Baillairgé | Quebec, Quebec | ||
| Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Quebec City, remodeling of the facade | 1916-17 | François Baillairgé | Place Royale, Quebec, Quebec |  |
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| Jesuit Church | 1818 | François Baillairgé | Auteuil Street, Quebec, Quebec | ||