French, 19th century, male.

Born 1792, in Paris; died 1850, in Paris.

Engraver (burin/mezzotint).

Because both his father, Louis-Jean Allais, and his mother (née Briceau) were engravers, Jean-Alexandre learned the technique while very young. He had a broader vision, however, and sought further inspiration from Jacques-Louis David (for composition) and from Urbain Massard and Fossoyeux (for engraving techniques). Sadly, Allais emerged as no more than an honest

French, 19th century, male.

Born 1792, in Paris; died 1850, in Paris.

Engraver (burin/mezzotint).

Because both his father, Louis-Jean Allais, and his mother (née Briceau) were engravers, Jean-Alexandre learned the technique while very young. He had a broader vision, however, and sought further inspiration from Jacques-Louis David (for composition) and from Urbain Massard and Fossoyeux (for engraving techniques). Sadly, Allais emerged as no more than an honest