Background
Jean-Pierre was born in Geneva, Switzerland. He began studying with his father Jacques (1708–1773) who was himself a renowned painter.
Jean-Pierre was born in Geneva, Switzerland. He began studying with his father Jacques (1708–1773) who was himself a renowned painter.
He continued his studies in Paris, in 1769, with Joseph-Marie Vien. In 1792, Saint-Ours was forced to return to his homeland due to the events of Revolution. On 6 April 1809 he died in Geneva.