Galerie Paul Prouté

A student at the Royal Free School of Drawing founded by Bachelier, Nicolle won the Grand Prix de Perspective in 1771. He then spent three years in the studio of architect Louis-François Petit-Radel. He subsequently spent many years in Italy, notably in Rome in 1779, then from 1787 to 1798 (or 1799), and finally from 1806 to 1811, as evidenced by his dated works.

Primarily a watercolorist and etcher, Nicolle produced numerous meticulous architectural views, embellished with small figures, thereby lending them a picturesque quality.

Despite his absence from official events, he enjoyed great success during his lifetime, and by the 19th century, his works were featured in numerous private collections.