Alfred Pellan

Canadian artist (1906-1988)
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Alfred Pellan

Summary

Alfred Pellan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quebec City[2]. He was born on May 16, 1906[3]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. He died on October 31, 1988[5]. He worked as a painter[6], muralist[7], illustrator[8], costume designer[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Pellan's place of birth was Quebec City[2].
  • Alfred Pellan died in Montreal[4].
  • Alfred Pellan was born on May 16, 1906[3].
  • Alfred Pellan died on October 31, 1988[5].
  • Alfred Pellan held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Alfred Pellan worked as a painter[6].
  • Alfred Pellan's professions included muralist[7].
  • Alfred Pellan worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Alfred Pellan worked as a costume designer[9].
  • Alfred Pellan worked as a professor[10].
  • Alfred Pellan's field of work was painting[13].
  • Alfred Pellan's field of work was printmaking[14].
  • Alfred Pellan's field of work was art of drawing[15].
  • Alfred Pellan's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • Alfred Pellan was educated at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[17].
  • Alfred Pellan was educated at École des beaux-arts de Québec[18].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was Claire Meunier[19].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was Lucyl Martel[20].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was André Jasmin[21].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was Lucien Morin[22].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was Paul Lacroix[23].
  • A notable student of Alfred Pellan was Roland Truchon[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Pellan is Jardin vert[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Pellan is Conciliabule[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Pellan is Citrons ultra-violets[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Quebec City[2], Alfred Pellan… he was born on May 16, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31]; Académie de la Grande Chaumière[17], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1904[34]; and École des beaux-arts de Québec[18], an art academy[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1922[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], muralist[7], illustrator[8], costume designer[9], and professor[10]. Fields of work include painting[13], a method[38]; printmaking[14]; and art of drawing[15], an academic major[39]. Notable students include Claire Meunier[19], a painter[40], 1928–2010[41], of Canada[42]; Lucyl Martel[20]; André Jasmin[21]; Lucien Morin[22]; Paul Lacroix[23]; and Roland Truchon[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Jardin vert[25], a painting[43], founded in 1958[44]; Conciliabule[26], a painting[45]; Citrons ultra-violets[27], a painting[46], founded in 1947[47]; and La Table verte[48], a painting[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Molson Prize[50], an award[51], in Canada[52], founded in 1962[53]; Companion of the Order of Canada[54], a grade of an order[55], in Canada[56], founded in 1967[57]; Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[58], an award[59], in Canada[60]; Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[61], a fellowship award[62], in Canada[63]; honorary doctorate at the Laval University[64], an award[65], in Canada[66]; and Prix Paul-Émile-Borduas[67], an award[68], in Canada[69], founded in 1977[70].

Death and Burial

Alfred Pellan died on October 31, 1988[5]. He died in Montreal[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[71].

Why It Matters

Alfred Pellan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Pellan born?

Alfred Pellan was born in Quebec City[2].

Where did Alfred Pellan die?

Alfred Pellan died in Montreal[4].

What did Alfred Pellan do for work?

Alfred Pellan worked as painter[6], muralist[7], illustrator[8], costume designer[9], and professor[10].

Where did Alfred Pellan go to school?

Alfred Pellan was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], Académie de la Grande Chaumière[17], and École des beaux-arts de Québec[18].

What awards did Alfred Pellan receive?

Honors received include Molson Prize[50], Companion of the Order of Canada[54], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[58], and Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[61].

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