Monier, Jean-Laurent (1743-1808)

French portrait painter, court painter of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette.

 Repeatedly exhibited at the Paris Salon.
 Since 1788 member of the Paris Academy. During the French Revolution, he emigrated to London.

 In 1795 (6?) Arrived in St. Petersburg.
 Since 1802 academician of the Petersburg Academy of Arts (IAH). *
 Since 1806 directed the class of portraiture.
 appointed court painter to the Empress Catherine.