François Baillairgé (21 January 1759 – 15 September 1830) was an architect who also pursued painting and wood sculpture.
François Baillairgé | |
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 François Baillairgé (1759-1830) Homme vu de dos, brandissant un fouet d'après « Le Martyre de saint André | |
| Born | 21 January 1759 Quebec |
| Died | 15 September 1830 Quebec |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | apprenticed to Jean Baillairgé; Petit Séminaire de Québec |
| Occupation | Architect |
Life
The son of Jean Baillairgé, François began an apprenticeship in his father's shop at the age of 14. There he studied and practised woodworking, wood-carving, and architecture. His brother, Pierre-Florent, was also active as a carver and joiner in the business. He also studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec and then studied in Paris for three years, returning to Lower Canada in 1781.[1] His training in Paris, although not completed, gave him a strong foundation in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
A great deal of his work was in the field of painting and he was very productive although he did not achieve a level of success that matched his ambition. He had a high level of achievement as a wood-carver in architectural projects working through his father's workshop.[2]
By 1815, he had introduced his son, Thomas, into the family business and they produced some substantial work together. François also produced many plans for a variety of clients in his work as an architect.
Works
| Building[3] | Year Completed | Builder | Style | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrin Centre, (former Quebec Prison) | 1808 - 1813 | François Baillairgé | Chaussée des Écossais (formerly St. Stanislas Street), Quebec City |  | |
| Notre-Dame Basilica (Montreal) | interior decoration;choir 1785–95; facade & vault decoration, 1818; demolished, 1824 | François Baillairgé | Montreal | ||
| Quebec Court House | 1799-1804; burned 1873 | François Baillairgé | St. Louis Street, Quebec City | ||
| Chateau St. Louis | 1810-11; burned 1834 | François Baillairgé | Quebec City | ||
| Former Trois-Rivières Prison | 1816-1822 | François Baillairgé | Trois-Rivières | ||
| Congregationalist Chapel | 1818 | François Baillairgé | St. Joseph Street, Quebec City | ||
| Église Saint-Roch | 1811, burned 1816; rebuilt 1816–18; demol. 1914 | François Baillairgé | St. Joseph Street, Quebec City | ||
| Grand Allee, country residence for Joseph F. Perrault | 1812 | François Baillairgé | Quebec City | ||
| Finlay Market | 1816 | François Baillairgé | Quebec City | ||
| Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Quebec City, remodeling of the facade and interior | 1816 | François Baillairgé | Place Royale, Quebec City |  | |
| Jesuit Chapel | 1818 | François Baillairgé | Auteuil Street, Quebec City |
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