Guillaume Thiemet

Guillaume Thiemet was a printmaker active circa 1740, operating during the mid-18th century. Thiemet specialized in graphic portraiture, a genre represented heavily in the surviving documentation of their output. Eight prints attributed to the artist are preserved in major museum collections, establishing the scope of their known activity.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds examples of Thiemet’s work, lending critical institutional support and assuring museum-quality preservation of the delicate graphic materials. The documented works consist of a series of individualized portraits, including Portrait of F. Guilleret, Portrait of P. Barabara, Portrait of P. Boursoufle, Portrait of P. Eustache, and Portrait of P. Procureur.

The historical significance of these surviving Guillaume Thiemet prints ensures their continued study. As with many 18th-century graphic works, the known collection is now often treated as public domain material, ensuring accessibility to researchers seeking high-quality prints and historical reproductions.