Jean Michel Moreau

Jean Michel Moreau was an artist whose documented activity spanned the mid-18th century, from 1741 through 1776. His extant work focuses primarily on graphic media.

Moreau’s output is represented in significant international collections, establishing the museum-quality status of his oeuvre. Institutions holding his work include the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rijksmuseum. Records indicate fifteen works by the artist are preserved in these collections, consisting of nine prints and six drawings.

Notable examples of his graphic scenes include Lady and Gentlemen Riding in a Park, Slapende vrouw met hond op haar schoot, and the narrative compositions Le Coucher de la Mariee and The Courier Arrives. A particularly detailed work represented in collections is the elaborate social scene Le bal masqué - Fête donnée à l'occasion de la naissance de Monseigneur le Dauphin, 23 janvier 1782.

The preservation of Jean Michel Moreau prints and drawings, often made available through public domain archives, ensures continued accessibility for researchers seeking high-quality prints of his 18th-century production.