Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux
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Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux was a French medal engraver, also notable as the father of the sculptor and medallist Jacques-Édouard Gatteaux
(1788–1881). In 1781 he was appointed graveur des médailles du Roi.
A student of Delorme and Gros, he designed a large number of medals, largely referring to public events, such as the death of Louis XV, the coronation of Louis XVI, the birth of the Dauphin, the invention of the hot air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers
, the voyage of Lapeyrouse
, the Federation of the Départements of France, the Abolition of Privileges, and Moreau
's crossing of the Rhine in year VIII. Other medals designed by him shown notable figures such as Joseph Haydn
, le comte de Maurepas
, d'Alambert and the Three Consuls (including Bonaparte
). He also designed assignat
s, lottery tickets and stamps.
Gatteaux is also credited as the inventor of the pointing machine
, a tool used for copying sculpture.
Jacques-Édouard Gatteaux
Jacques-Edouard Gatteaux was a French sculptor and medal engraver. He studied under his father Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux and Jean-Guillaume Moitte....
(1788–1881). In 1781 he was appointed graveur des médailles du Roi.
A student of Delorme and Gros, he designed a large number of medals, largely referring to public events, such as the death of Louis XV, the coronation of Louis XVI, the birth of the Dauphin, the invention of the hot air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers
Montgolfier brothers
Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier were the inventors of the montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. The brothers succeeded in launching the first manned ascent, carrying Étienne into the sky...
, the voyage of Lapeyrouse
Philippe-Isidore Picot de Lapeyrouse
Philippe-Isidore Picot de Lapeyrouse or La Peirouse Philippe-Isidore Picot de Lapeyrouse or La Peirouse Philippe-Isidore Picot de Lapeyrouse or La Peirouse (20 October 1744, Toulouse - 18 October 1818, château de Lapeyrouse (Haute-Garonne) was a French naturalist.In 1782 he was elected a foreign...
, the Federation of the Départements of France, the Abolition of Privileges, and Moreau
Jean Victor Marie Moreau
Jean Victor Marie Moreau was a French general who helped Napoleon Bonaparte to power, but later became a rival and was banished to the United States.- Early life :Moreau was born at Morlaix in Brittany...
's crossing of the Rhine in year VIII. Other medals designed by him shown notable figures such as Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
, le comte de Maurepas
Maurepas
Maurepas may refer to:* Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, Count of Maurepas, French statesman* Fort Maurepas, also known as Old Biloxi, a settlement in Louisiana * Maurepas, Louisiana, an unincorporated community in the United States...
, d'Alambert and the Three Consuls (including Bonaparte
Napoleon I
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
). He also designed assignat
Assignat
Assignat was the type of a monetary instrument used during the time of the French Revolution, and the French Revolutionary Wars.- France :...
s, lottery tickets and stamps.
Gatteaux is also credited as the inventor of the pointing machine
Pointing machine
A pointing machine is a measuring tool used by stone sculptors and woodcarvers to accurately copy plaster, clay or wax sculpture models into wood or stone....
, a tool used for copying sculpture.