Jean Michel Moreau le Jeune

Jean Michel Moreau le Jeune was active as an artist during a lengthy period spanning 1741 to 1810. The output of Moreau le Jeune documented in major collections consists predominantly of works on paper, with twelve drawings, two prints, and one published book represented.

The artist’s work is held by authoritative institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Works represented in these collections demonstrate a range of design and subject matter. Specific documented works include the architectural study Elevation for a Wall Tomb, the classical composition Bacchanale, and genre scenes such as The Maker of Scales and Outing in a Wood. Moreau le Jeune’s activity as a significant designer for engraving is also confirmed by the existence of Design for the Engraving "Réjouissances du Peuple . . . à Reims le 27 aout 1765".

These Jean Michel Moreau le Jeune prints and drawings establish the artist’s position as a prolific producer of detailed designs over several decades. Today, much of his material is often found in the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork accessible for both research and collecting.