Chana Orloff
Ukrainian-born French and Israeli sculptor (1888–1968)
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Summary
Chana Orloff was born on June 13, 1888[1], in Zaporizhzhia[2]. She died on December 18, 1968[3], in Tel Aviv[4]. She worked as a sculptor[5] and art collector[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (474 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kiryat Shaul Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9], Israel[10]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[11]
- Award received: Legion of Honour[12]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Genre: figurative art[15]
- Commons category: Chana Orloff[16]
- Catalog code: 169[17]
- Family name: Orlova[18], Orloff[19]
- Given name: Chana[20]
- Significant event: persecution of Jews in the Nazi era[21], claim for restitution of an artwork[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chana Orloff[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1913[25]
- End of work period: January 1, 1968[26]
- Sibling: Zvi Nishri[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[28], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[29]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[30]
- Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[31], Nahum Gutman Museum of Art[32], Israel Museum[33]
Why It Matters
Chana Orloff has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Chana Orloff born?
Chana Orloff's place of birth was Zaporizhzhia[2].
Where did Chana Orloff die?
Chana Orloff died in Tel Aviv[4].
What did Chana Orloff do for work?
Chana Orloff worked as a sculptor[5] and art collector[6].
What awards did Chana Orloff receive?
Honors received include Legion of Honour[12].