Fernand Léger
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Fernand Léger
Summary
Fernand Léger is a human[1]. He was born in Argentan[2]. He was born on February 4, 1881[3]. He died in Gif-sur-Yvette[4]. He died on August 17, 1955[5]. He worked as a painter[6], film director[7], sculptor[8], scenographer[9], and costume designer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Fernand Léger's place of birth was Argentan[2].
- Fernand Léger passed away in Gif-sur-Yvette[4].
- Fernand Léger was born on February 4, 1881[3].
- Fernand Léger died on August 17, 1955[5].
- Fernand Léger is buried at Gif-sur-Yvette[12].
- Among Fernand Léger's spouses was Nadia Léger[13].
- Fernand Léger held citizenship in France[14].
- French was Fernand Léger's native language[15].
- Fernand Léger's professions included painter[6].
- Fernand Léger's professions included film director[7].
- Fernand Léger worked as a sculptor[8].
- Fernand Léger's professions included scenographer[9].
- Fernand Léger's professions included costume designer[10].
- Fernand Léger's professions included designer[16].
- Fernand Léger's field of work was painting[17].
- Fernand Léger's field of work was art of sculpture[18].
- Fernand Léger's field of work was cinematography[19].
- Fernand Léger was educated at Académie Julian[20].
- Fernand Léger was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].
- A notable work attributed to Fernand Léger is Composition of three figures[22].
- A notable work attributed to Fernand Léger is The Alarm Clock[23].
- A notable work attributed to Fernand Léger is Q3231721[24].
- Fernand Léger was a member of American Abstract Artists[25].
- Fernand Léger was a member of Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[26].
- Fernand Léger was influenced by Henri Rousseau[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Argentan[2], Fernand Léger… he was born on February 4, 1881[3]. French was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Académie Julian[20], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1867[30] and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1877[33], headquartered in Paris[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], film director[7], sculptor[8], scenographer[9], costume designer[10], and designer[16]. Fields of work include painting[17], a type of work of art[35]; art of sculpture[18], a type of arts[36]; and cinematography[19], an academic major[37].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Composition of three figures[22], a painting[38], founded in 1932[39]; The Alarm Clock[23], a painting[40], founded in 1914[41]; and Q3231721[24], a painting[42], founded in 1950[43].
Personal Life
Among Fernand Léger's spouses was Nadia Léger[13].
Death and Burial
Fernand Léger died on August 17, 1955[5]. He passed away in Gif-sur-Yvette[4]. Burial took place at Gif-sur-Yvette[12].
Why It Matters
Fernand Léger has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Robert Colescott[45], a painter[46], 1925–2009[47], of United States[48], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[49], specialised in genre art[50]; Antonio Seguí[51], a documentarian[52], 1934–2022[53], of Argentina[54], awarded the Wilhelm Loth Award[55], specialised in visual arts[56]; and Clement Hurd[57], an illustrator[58], 1908–1988[59], of United States[60], specialised in illustration[61].
FAQs
Where was Fernand Léger born?
Fernand Léger was born in Argentan[2].
Where did Fernand Léger die?
Fernand Léger passed away in Gif-sur-Yvette[4].
Who was Fernand Léger married to?
Fernand Léger's spouses include Nadia Léger[13].
What did Fernand Léger do for work?
Fernand Léger worked as painter[6], film director[7], sculptor[8], scenographer[9], and costume designer[10].
Where did Fernand Léger go to school?
Fernand Léger was educated at Académie Julian[20] and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[21].
Who did Fernand Léger influence?
Fernand Léger has been cited as an influence by Robert Colescott[45], Antonio Seguí[51], and Clement Hurd[57].