Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
French artist best known for his mural painting (1824–1898)
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was born on December 14, 1824 in Lyon and died on October 24, 1898 in Paris, aged 73. Recorded occupations: painter, photographer and visual artist. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: Symbolism. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “The Poor Fisherman”, “Young black boy with a sword” and “Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer”. Educated at Lycée Henri-IV. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Born
- December 14, 1824 · Lyon
- Died
- October 24, 1898 · Paris
- Age at death
- 73
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, photographer, visual artist
- Movements
- Symbolism
- Notable works
- The Poor Fisherman, Young black boy with a sword, Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 40 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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