Eugène Le Poittevin
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Summary
Eugène Le Poittevin was born on July 31, 1806[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 6, 1870[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], lithographer[6], caricaturist[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Auteuil[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: Peintre de la Marine[12]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]
- Student: Prosper Galerne[14], Auguste-Henry Berthoud[15]
- Notable work: Shepherd boy[16]
- Award received: Prix de Rome[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight of the Order of Leopold[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: marine art[21], erotic art[22]
- Commons category: Eugène Lepoittevin[23]
- Residence: Versailles[24], Paris[25], Étretat[26]
- Family name: Poidevin[27]
- Given name: Eugène[28]
- Work location: Versailles[29], Cologne[30], Étretat[31]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Commons Creator page: Eugène Lepoittevin[35]
- Birth name: Eugène Modeste Edmond Poidevin[36]
- Name in native language: Eugène Le Poittevin[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[38]
- Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[39], Musée de Picardie[40], Musée des Pêcheries, Fécamp[41], Museum of the History of France[42], Musée départemental de l'Oise[43], Rijksmuseum[44], Musée des Beaux-Arts de Troyes[45], Q137895997[46], Chazen Museum of Art[47], Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium[48], Victoria and Albert Museum[49], Hermitage Museum[50], Bowes Museum[51], Tatihou Maritime Museum[52]
Why It Matters
Eugène Le Poittevin has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Eugène Le Poittevin born?
Eugène Le Poittevin was born in Paris[2].
Where did Eugène Le Poittevin die?
Eugène Le Poittevin passed away in Paris[4].
What did Eugène Le Poittevin do for work?
Eugène Le Poittevin worked as a painter[5], lithographer[6], caricaturist[7], and artist[8].
Where did Eugène Le Poittevin go to school?
Eugène Le Poittevin was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
What awards did Eugène Le Poittevin receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], and Knight of the Order of Leopold[19].