Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
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Summary
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was born on December 14, 1824[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on October 24, 1898[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], photographer[6], and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,350 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q82571732[9]
- Spouse: Marie Cantacuzène[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: painting[12]
- Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[13]
- Student: Paul Baudoüin[14], Georges William Thornley[15], Hans Nikolaj Hansen[16], Oscar Matthiesen[17], Frida Hansen[18], Ludwig von Hofmann[19], Maria Wiik[20]
- Notable work: The Poor Fisherman[21], Young black boy with a sword[22], Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Movement: Symbolism[27]
- Genre: history painting[28]
- Commons category: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes[29]
- Unmarried partner: Marie Cantacuzène[30]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[31]
- Family name: Puvis de Chavannes[32]
- Given name: Pierre[33]
- Pseudonym: Chavannes, Pierre Puvis de[34], De Chavannes, Pierre Puvis[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Puvis de Chavannes[36]
- Work location: Italy[37], Paris[38], Belgium[39], London[40], Netherlands[41]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-pierre-puvis-de-chavannes[42]
- Relative: Alexandre Jordan[43], Camille Jordan[44]
- Student of: Hendrik Scheffer[45], Thomas Couture[46]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[47], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Albert Edelfelt's letters[49], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[50]
Why It Matters
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Aristide Maillol[53], a sculptor[54], 1861–1944[55], of France[56], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[57], specialised in art of sculpture[58]; Maurice Denis[59], an illustrator[60], 1870–1943[61], of France[62], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[63], specialised in painting[64]; Henri-Edmond Cross[65], a painter[66], 1856–1910[67], of France[68]; Magnus Enckell[69], a painter[70], 1870–1925[71], of Finland[72], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[73]; Raphaël Collin[74], a painter[75], 1850–1916[76], of France[77], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[78], specialised in painting[79]; and Hans Unger[80], a painter[81], 1872–1936[82], of Germany[83], specialised in painting[84].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Puvis de Chavannes born?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was born in Lyon[2].
Where did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes die?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Pierre Puvis de Chavannes married to?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's spouses include Marie Cantacuzène[10].
What did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes do for work?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes worked as a painter[5], photographer[6], and visual artist[7].
Where did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes go to school?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[13].
What awards did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
Who did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes influence?
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes has been cited as an influence by Aristide Maillol[53], Maurice Denis[59], Henri-Edmond Cross[65], and Magnus Enckell[69].