George Minne

Belgian artist (1866–1941)
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George Minne

Summary

George Minne is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1866[3]. He passed away in Sint-Martens-Latem[4]. He died on February 18, 1941[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Minne was born in Ghent[2].
  • George Minne passed away in Sint-Martens-Latem[4].
  • George Minne was born on August 30, 1866[3].
  • George Minne died on February 18, 1941[5].
  • George Minne died on February 20, 1941[11].
  • A child of George Minne was Frédéric Minne[12].
  • George Minne held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • French was George Minne's native language[14].
  • George Minne's professions included sculptor[6].
  • George Minne's professions included painter[7].
  • George Minne's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • George Minne worked as a printmaker[9].
  • George Minne's field of work was art of sculpture[15].
  • George Minne's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Gent[16].
  • George Minne's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[17].
  • A notable work attributed to George Minne is Fountain with Kneeling Youths[18].
  • George Minne was a member of Les XX[19].
  • George Minne was a member of Kunst van Heden[20].
  • George Minne was a member of First Latem school[21].
  • George Minne was influenced by Maurice Maeterlinck[22].
  • George Minne was influenced by Auguste Rodin[23].
  • George Minne is recorded as male[24].
  • George Minne's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Minne's noble title is recorded as baron[26].
  • George Minne is associated with the Symbolism movement[27].

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Origins and Family

George Minne's place of birth was Ghent[2]. He was born on August 30, 1866[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Gent[16], an art academy[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1748[30] and Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[17], an art academy[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1711[33], headquartered in Brussels[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9]. George Minne's field of work was art of sculpture[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Minne is Fountain with Kneeling Youths[18].

Personal Life

A child of George Minne was Frédéric Minne[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 18, 1941[5] and February 20, 1941[11]. George Minne passed away in Sint-Martens-Latem[4].

Why It Matters

George Minne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Gustav Klimt[37], a painter[38], 1862–1918[39], of Austrian Empire[40], awarded the Villa Romana Prize[41], specialised in painting[42]; Oskar Kokoschka[43], a painter[44], 1886–1980[45], of Austria[46], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[47], specialised in painting[48]; and Wilhelm Lehmbruck[49], a sculptor[50], 1881–1919[51], of German Empire[52].

FAQs

Where was George Minne born?

George Minne was born in Ghent[2].

Where did George Minne die?

George Minne passed away in Sint-Martens-Latem[4].

What did George Minne do for work?

George Minne worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9].

Where did George Minne go to school?

George Minne was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Gent[16] and Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[17].

Who did George Minne influence?

George Minne has been cited as an influence by Gustav Klimt[37], Oskar Kokoschka[43], and Wilhelm Lehmbruck[49].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . georgeminne.vlaamsekunstcollectie.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . georgeminne.vlaamsekunstcollectie.be. Retrieved . georgeminne.vlaamsekunstcollectie.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . Encyclopédie du symbolisme. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . georgeminne.vlaamsekunstcollectie.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Fountain with Kneeling Youths
    Given name George, Jean, Léonard
    Field of work art of sculpture
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