Jacques Gabriel Huquier

Jacques Gabriel Huquier was a printmaker whose documented active period spanned a concise timeframe between 1743 and 1745. His artistic output concentrated primarily on the creation of prints, with examples of his work held in significant American collections.

Huquier is recognized for his contributions to the popular decorative style known as Chinoiseries. His work in this area involved detailed graphic interpretations of exoticized East Asian settings and activities. Notable prints attributed to Huquier belong to this series, including L'audience de l'Empereur chinois, La Chasse Chinoise, La Danse Chinoise, La pesche chinoise, and Le Jardin Chinoise.

Fifteen of Jacques Gabriel Huquier's prints are represented in museum collections, confirming the quality and historical interest of his limited output. These works are notably preserved by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As prints dating from the mid-eighteenth century, many of Huquier’s designs are part of the public domain, allowing for their distribution as downloadable artwork. This availability ensures access to high-quality prints for researchers and enthusiasts of historical European decorative arts.