Charles Germain de Saint Aubin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French designer
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Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France
About Charles Germain de Saint Aubin
- Charles Germain de Saint Aubin (January 17, 1721 – March 6, 1786) was a French draftsman and embroidery designer to King Louis XV.
- Published a classic reference on embroidery, L'Art du Brodeur ("Art of the Embroiderer") in 1770.
- In addition to his embroidery designs, he was known for his drawings and engravings. His parents were Germain de Saint-Aubin and Anne Boissay, themselves both professional embroiderers.
- His younger brothers, Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin and Augustin de Saint-Aubin, were also well-respected artists.
- His daughter, Marie-François, was an artist as well.
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