Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully

Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully was an artist and engraver active during the mid-eighteenth century, with documented work spanning the decade between 1740 and 1749. His known output focuses on prints, etchings, and graphic illustrations characteristic of the era.

The artist is represented in major North American museum collections, affirming his role in eighteenth-century printmaking. Fifteen of his prints are preserved across institutional holdings, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. These museum-quality works establish the scope and subject matter of Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully prints.

His graphical output includes a variety of subjects ranging from academic illustrations to portraiture and genre studies. Notable examples of his work include the historical portrait Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy and the self-referential Portrait of La Live de Jully. Illustrative works include Frontispiece, from Élements and the allegorical scene Minerva Teaching a Young Artist, which served as an illustration for the Catalogue historique du Cabinet by Mariette. His diverse practice also encompassed satirical or casual observations, documented in the Album of Caricatures.

As historical documents, many of these works reside in the public domain, providing access for scholars and collectors seeking high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for study.