Name Charles de | Books Art of the embroiderer | |
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Died March 6, 1786, Paris, France Siblings Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, Augustin de Saint-Aubin Similar People Gabriel de Saint‑Aubin, Henri‑Louis Duhamel du Monce, Rene Antoine Ferchault, Jean‑Antoine Nollet | ||
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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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