biography of Risso MAGNY (1798-1850)

Birth place: Thore, France

Addresses: New Orleans, active 1847-50

Profession: Lithographer, sketch artist

Comments: Brother of Xavier Magny (see entry). In 1847 was accused by Joseph Auguste De Chatillon (see De Chatillon ) of making a lithograph after one of De Chatillon's paintings and passing it off as his own.

Sources: G&W; Delgado-WPA cites Courier, June 24, 1850. See also Encyclopaedia of New Orleans Artists. 250.