Laurent Amiot: Biography

Who is the Canadian Master Silversmith, Laurent Amiot? Born in Quebec City in 1764, he completely redefined his craft, turning it into an art form. After a professional apprenticeship in Paris, he came back to Quebec City where he worked for 52 years. Learn more about this important artist with the curator of early Canadian art, René Villeneuve, then visit Laurent Amiot's very first retrospective. On view in the Prints and Drawings Gallery of the National Gallery of Canada until September 23, 2018.

Learn more: https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exhibitions-and-galleries/laurent-amiot-canadian-master-silversmith

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