Pierre-François le Roy
Pierre-François le Roy was an artist whose recorded output and activity spans the period from 1794 to 1806. His oeuvre, as documented in institutional records, is centered on graphic arts, specifically in the form of prints.
Le Roy’s known subjects frequently include detailed depictions of animals, equestrian studies, and dynamic genre scenes. Six prints representing his body of work are held in museum collections. These works reflect a focus on observation and narrative composition, ranging from straightforward anatomical renderings, such as the studies Staand paard and Grazend paard, to more complex staged environments.
Notable among the prints represented in collections is the elaborate piece Muzikanten met een draailier en een trommel laten honden dansen voor publiek, op de achtergrond een dromedaris met een aap op de rug. This work, along with Afgestegen cavalerist blaast op een trompet, highlights Le Roy’s interest in documenting scenes of daily life, military operations, and public entertainment.
The authenticity and historical value of his work are established by its preservation in major institutions; the Rijksmuseum holds several of these objects. Due to the era of their creation, many of Pierre-François le Roy’s prints are now considered public domain resources, often distributed as high-quality prints or downloadable artwork for researchers and collectors.
