page_title: Jean Avisse
hierarchical_section_title: Jean Avisse
caption_attribution_description: Exhibit in the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.
context_page_description: Jean Avisse produced chairs, sofas, chaises and similar furniture in 18th century France.
  His chairs are elaborately decorated with natural images such as shells, flowers, and leaves. He stamped his work with the signature IAVISSE. Reproductions in his style are often called Avisse.
  He was not very successful during his life. Twice he was forced into bankruptcy, first in 1769 and again in 1776. He died in Paris.
context_section_description: Jean Avisse (1723 – 1796) produced chairs, sofas, chaises  and similar furniture in 18th century France.
  His chairs are elaborately decorated with natural images such as shells, flowers, and leaves. He stamped his work with the signature IAVISSE. Reproductions in his style are often called Avisse.
  He was not very successful during his life.  Twice he was forced into bankruptcy, first in 1769 and again in 1776.  He died in Paris.
caption: Armchair by Jean Avisse, 1780-1785.
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