Joseph François Foulquier

Joseph François Foulquier was an artist whose documented active period spanned the late 18th century, specifically between 1768 and 1776. His surviving oeuvre, documented in major institutions, consists exclusively of prints.

Foulquier is represented in museum collections by at least five known works, suggesting an output focused on portraiture, character studies, and genre scenes. Notable prints held include R.R.P. Doctissimi Bassinae and Ritratti di alcuni Ostrogotti. His interest in detailed observational studies is evidenced by A Sailor Smoking with His Arms Crossed, which belongs to a series titled "Matelots," and the genre print Ladies and Gentlemen. A further documented work is the scriptural print, All Who See Me Jeer at Me (Omnes Videntes me Deriserunt me).

The professional documentation of Joseph François Foulquier prints is secured by holdings at major international institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Because of the age of these items, much of this material is now considered public domain. The preservation of these works ensures that his artistic output from this period remains accessible, often forming the basis for high-quality prints and museum-quality reproductions available for study.