Eugène Grasset
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Summary
Eugène Grasset was born on 1841[1] in Lausanne[2]. He died on 1917[3] in Sceaux[4]. He worked as a type designer[5], poster artist[6], sculptor[7], painter[8], and postage stamp designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (962 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 25, 1841[11], 1845[12], May 25, 1845[13]
- Date of death: October 23, 1917[14], November 23, 1917[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16], Switzerland[17]
- Native language: French[18]
- Occupation: illustrator[19], lithographer[20], graphic designer[21], graphic artist[22], draftsperson[23], jewelry designer[24], visual artist[25], artist[26]
- Employer: Paris illustré[27], Art & décoration[28], L'Estampe et l'affiche[29], Les Maîtres de l'Affiche[30], Ver Sacrum[31]
- Student: Anthony Selmersheim[32], Georges Bourgeot[33], Emile Hornung[34], Philippe Wolfers[35]
- Notable work: Ancien siège de la chambre de commerce de Paris[36]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], Knight of the Legion of Honour[38]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Movement: Symbolism[41], Art Nouveau[42]
- Commons category: Eugène Grasset[43]
- Residence: Paris[44]
- Family name: Grasset[45]
- Given name: Eugène[46], Samuel[47]
- Significant event: naturalization[48]
- Work location: Paris[49]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-eugene-grasset[50]
- Student of: François Bocion[51]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: L'Abergement[52]
- Described by source: hedendaagsesieraden.nl[53]
- Participant in: International Exhibition of Modern Jewelry, 1890-1961[54]
Why It Matters
Eugène Grasset has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Art Deco[57], an art style[58], in France[59], founded in 1910[60].
FAQs
Where was Eugène Grasset born?
Eugène Grasset was born in Lausanne[2].
Where did Eugène Grasset die?
Eugène Grasset passed away in Sceaux[4].
What did Eugène Grasset do for work?
Eugène Grasset worked as a type designer[5], poster artist[6], sculptor[7], painter[8], and postage stamp designer[9].
What awards did Eugène Grasset receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[37] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[38].
Who did Eugène Grasset influence?
Eugène Grasset has been cited as an influence by Art Deco[57].