Carolus-Duran

French portrait painter (1837-1917)
Person human Q274901
Carolus-Duran
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Carolus-Duran

Summary

Carolus-Duran is a human[1]. He was born in Lille[2]. He was born on July 4, 1837[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 18, 1917[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lille[2], Carolus-Duran…
  • Carolus-Duran died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Carolus-Duran was born on July 4, 1837[3].
  • Carolus-Duran died on February 18, 1917[5].
  • Burial took place at Fréjus[8].
  • Among Carolus-Duran's spouses was Pauline Carolus-Duran[9].
  • A child of Carolus-Duran was Pierre Carolus-Duran[10].
  • Carolus-Duran held citizenship in France[11].
  • Carolus-Duran's professions included painter[6].
  • Carolus-Duran held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[12].
  • Carolus-Duran's education included a stint at École des beaux-arts de Lille[13].
  • Carolus-Duran was educated at Académie Suisse[14].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was John Singer Sargent[15].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was Emma Toll[16].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was Alexandre Jean-Baptiste Brun[17].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was Francine Charderon[18].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was William Learned Marcy Pendleton[19].
  • A notable student of Carolus-Duran was Harper Pennington[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Carolus-Duran is Q17490686[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Carolus-Duran is Portrait Édouard Manet[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Carolus-Duran is Portrait of Mme*** (Madame Durant)[23].
  • Carolus-Duran received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Carolus-Duran was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française‏[25].
  • Carolus-Duran was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Carolus-Duran was a member of Société du Jing-lar[27].

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Origins and Family

Carolus-Duran's place of birth was Lille[2]. He was born on July 4, 1837[3].

Education

Educated at École des beaux-arts de Lille[13], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1755[30] and Académie Suisse[14], a studio[31], in France[32], founded in 1815[33]. Carolus-Duran studied under François Souchon[34].

Career and Affiliations

Carolus-Duran worked as a painter[6]. He held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[12]. Notable students include John Singer Sargent[15], a painter[35], 1856–1925[36], of United States[37], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38], specialised in painting[39]; Emma Toll[16], a painter[40], 1847–1917[41], of Sweden[42]; Alexandre Jean-Baptiste Brun[17], a painter[43], 1853–1941[44], of France[45]; Francine Charderon[18], a painter[46], 1861–1928[47], of France[48]; William Learned Marcy Pendleton[19], a painter[49], 1865–1934[50], of United States[51]; and Harper Pennington[20], a painter[52], 1854–1920[53], of United States[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q17490686[21], a painting[55], founded in 1888[56]; Portrait Édouard Manet[22], a painting[57], founded in 1880[58]; and Portrait of Mme*** (Madame Durant)[23], a painting[59], founded in 1869[60].

Recognition

Carolus-Duran received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

Personal Life

Among Carolus-Duran's spouses was Pauline Carolus-Duran[9]. A child of him was Pierre Carolus-Duran[10].

Death and Burial

Carolus-Duran died on February 18, 1917[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Fréjus[8].

Why It Matters

Carolus-Duran ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by George Demetrescu-Mirea[63], a painter[64], 1852–1934[65], of Romania[66].

FAQs

Where was Carolus-Duran born?

Born in Lille[2], Carolus-Duran…

Where did Carolus-Duran die?

Carolus-Duran died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Carolus-Duran married to?

Carolus-Duran's spouses include Pauline Carolus-Duran[9].

What did Carolus-Duran do for work?

Carolus-Duran worked as painter[6].

Where did Carolus-Duran go to school?

Carolus-Duran was educated at École des beaux-arts de Lille[13] and Académie Suisse[14].

What awards did Carolus-Duran receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

Who did Carolus-Duran influence?

Carolus-Duran has been cited as an influence by George Demetrescu-Mirea[63].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Lille
    Educated at École des beaux-arts de Lille, Académie Suisse
    Aliases
    Notable work Q17490686, Portrait Édouard Manet, Portrait of Mme*** (Madame Durant)
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