François Bonvin

French painter (1817-1887)
Person human Q1357683
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François Bonvin

Summary

François Bonvin is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1817[3]. He died in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4]. He died on December 19, 1887[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], watercolorist[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • François Bonvin's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • François Bonvin passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4].
  • François Bonvin was born on November 22, 1817[3].
  • François Bonvin died on December 19, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Le Pecq[12].
  • François Bonvin held citizenship in France[13].
  • François Bonvin's professions included painter[6].
  • François Bonvin's professions included printmaker[7].
  • François Bonvin's professions included watercolorist[8].
  • François Bonvin worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • François Bonvin's professions included graphic artist[10].
  • A notable student of François Bonvin was Uranie Alphonsine Colin-Libour[14].
  • A notable work attributed to François Bonvin is Still life[15].
  • A notable work attributed to François Bonvin is The copper fountain; Kitchen Interior[16].
  • A notable work attributed to François Bonvin is Ave Maria : interior of the Aramont convent[17].
  • François Bonvin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • François Bonvin was a member of Société des aquafortistes[19].
  • François Bonvin is recorded as male[20].
  • François Bonvin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • François Bonvin is associated with the French Realism movement[22].
  • François Bonvin's genre is portrait[23].
  • François Bonvin's Commons category is recorded as François Bonvin[24].
  • François Bonvin's family name is recorded as Bonvin[25].
  • François Bonvin's given name is recorded as François[26].
  • François Bonvin's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

François Bonvin's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on November 22, 1817[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], watercolorist[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10]. A notable student of François Bonvin was Uranie Alphonsine Colin-Libour[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Still life[15], a painting[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1871[30]; The copper fountain; Kitchen Interior[16], a painting[31], founded in 1861[32]; and Ave Maria : interior of the Aramont convent[17], a painting[33], founded in 1870[34].

Recognition

François Bonvin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

François Bonvin died on December 19, 1887[5]. He passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4]. He is buried at Le Pecq[12].

Why It Matters

François Bonvin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Jules Breton[37], a painter[38], 1827–1906[39], of France[40], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[41], specialised in painting[42].

FAQs

Where was François Bonvin born?

Born in Paris[2], François Bonvin…

Where did François Bonvin die?

François Bonvin passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4].

What did François Bonvin do for work?

François Bonvin worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], watercolorist[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10].

What awards did François Bonvin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Who did François Bonvin influence?

François Bonvin has been cited as an influence by Jules Breton[37].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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