Othon Friesz
French artist (1879–1949)
Othon Friesz was born on February 6, 1879 in Le Havre and died on January 10, 1949 in Paris, aged 69. Recorded occupations: painter, teacher and printmaker. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: Post-impressionism and Fauvism. Notable works include “Portrait of Karin”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris and École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour. Member of Circle of Modern art.
- Born
- February 6, 1879 · Le Havre
- Died
- January 10, 1949 · Paris
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, teacher, printmaker
- Movements
- Post-impressionism, Fauvism
- Notable works
- Portrait of Karin
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris, École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 18 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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