Alexis Peyrotte, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French painter
Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1699
Place of Birth: Mazan, Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur, France
Date of Death: 15-Feb-1769
Profession: painter
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Alexis Peyrotte
- Alexis Peyrotte (1699 - 1769) was a French decorator painter. Peyrotte was born in Avignon, and was the son of a sculptor.
- Early in his career he painted in the region of Carpentras parishes and congregations.
- He participated with Joseph Duplessis to produce art decorations in the pharmacy of the HĂ´tel-Dieu of Carpentras. In 1736, he moved to Paris.
- His decorating work included apartments of the king and queen at Versailles (1738 and 1747), and the Board Room of the Palace of Fontainebleau with Charles-André van Loo, and the Château de Marly.
- He also worked with the Gobelins Manufactory.
- He was particularly known for his chinoiserie.
- A number of his works were engraved and printed by Gabriel Huquier.
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