Louis-Nicolas Veillard
Born in 1788.
Died in 1864.
Louis-Nicolas Veillard was a recognised Genevan artist known for his expertise as a wax modeller and engraver on metal and gemstones. His work is distinguished by the production of portraits of sovereigns as well as coats of arms in wax, testifying to a refined craftsmanship. Although his artistic career is primarily associated with Geneva, details concerning the scope of his oeuvre and his impact in the field remain only partially documented.