Fernand Cormon

French painter (1845-1924)
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Fernand Cormon
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Fernand Cormon

Summary

Fernand Cormon is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 24, 1845[3]. He passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 20, 1924[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and lithographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Fernand Cormon…
  • Fernand Cormon passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Fernand Cormon was born on December 24, 1845[3].
  • Fernand Cormon died on March 20, 1924[5].
  • Fernand Cormon is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[9].
  • Fernand Cormon's father was Eugène Cormon[10].
  • Fernand Cormon held citizenship in France[11].
  • Fernand Cormon's professions included painter[6].
  • Fernand Cormon worked as a lithographer[7].
  • Fernand Cormon was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Fernand Cormon was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was Émile Bernard[14].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was Nicolas Untersteller[15].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was Pierre-Eugène Clairin[16].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was André-François Breuillaud[17].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was Johannes Holbek[18].
  • A notable student of Fernand Cormon was Andry-Farcy[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernand Cormon is Cain flying before Jehovah's Curse[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernand Cormon is Émile Loubet[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Fernand Cormon is Nude[22].
  • Fernand Cormon received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Fernand Cormon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Fernand Cormon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Fernand Cormon was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Fernand Cormon is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Fernand Cormon was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 24, 1845[3]. His father was Eugène Cormon[10].

Education

Fernand Cormon's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]. Studied under Jean-François Portaels[28], Alexandre Cabanel[29], and Eugène Fromentin[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and lithographer[7]. Among Fernand Cormon's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]. Notable students include Émile Bernard[14], a painter[31], 1868–1941[32], of France[33], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[34]; Nicolas Untersteller[15], a painter[35], 1900–1967[36], of France[37], awarded the Prix de Rome[38]; Pierre-Eugène Clairin[16], a painter[39], 1897–1980[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42]; André-François Breuillaud[17], a painter[43], 1898–1994[44], of France[45]; Johannes Holbek[18], a painter[46], 1872–1903[47], of Kingdom of Denmark[48]; and Andry-Farcy[19], a painter[49], 1882–1950[50], of France[51], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cain flying before Jehovah's Curse[20], a painting[53], founded in 1880[54]; Émile Loubet[21], a painting[55]; and Nude[22], a painting[56], founded in 1884[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[62], in France[63].

Death and Burial

Fernand Cormon died on March 20, 1924[5]. He passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[64]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Fernand Cormon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Fernand Cormon born?

Born in Paris[2], Fernand Cormon…

Where did Fernand Cormon die?

Fernand Cormon passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Fernand Cormon's parents?

Fernand Cormon's father was Eugène Cormon[10].

What did Fernand Cormon do for work?

Fernand Cormon worked as painter[6] and lithographer[7].

Where did Fernand Cormon go to school?

Fernand Cormon was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].

What awards did Fernand Cormon receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Elfabriciodelamancha · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Fernand, Anne
    Employer Beaux-Arts de Paris
    Place of birth Paris
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