Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller Nicolas Lavreince
Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller, also associated with the name Nicolas Lavreince, was an artist whose documented activity focused on printmaking during the late eighteenth century. His professional career spanned a short, concentrated period between 1783 and 1788.
Eight of the artist's prints are represented in major American museum collections, including important examples held by the National Gallery of Art. These works primarily document contemporary social and genre scenes, offering visual records of the era. Among the documented titles are L'assemblee au salon, L'assemblee au concert, and Le lever des ouvrieres en modes.
The historical importance of these compositions ensures their preservation. Today, many of these Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller Nicolas Lavreince prints are accessible to the public, having entered the public domain. Reproductions of these works are often available as high-quality prints for scholarly study and general appreciation.