Giovanni Boldini

Italian painter (1842-1931)
Person human Q362003
Giovanni Boldini
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Giovanni Boldini

Summary

Giovanni Boldini is a human[1]. Born in Ferrara[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1842[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 12, 1931[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Giovanni Boldini was born in Ferrara[2].
  • Giovanni Boldini died in Paris[4].
  • Giovanni Boldini was born on December 31, 1842[3].
  • Giovanni Boldini died on January 12, 1931[5].
  • Giovanni Boldini died on January 11, 1931[9].
  • Giovanni Boldini died on July 11, 1931[10].
  • Burial took place at Certosa of Ferrara[11].
  • Giovanni Boldini's father was Antonio Boldini[12].
  • Giovanni Boldini's mother was Benvenuta Caleffi[13].
  • Among Giovanni Boldini's spouses was Emilia Cardona[14].
  • Giovanni Boldini held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[15].
  • Giovanni Boldini worked as a painter[6].
  • Giovanni Boldini worked as a visual artist[7].
  • Giovanni Boldini's field of work was visual arts[16].
  • Giovanni Boldini was educated at Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is Portrait of Henri Rochefort[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is Portrait of Robert de Montesquiou[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is The melon[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is After the bath[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Boldini is Alaide Banti at the fireplace[23].
  • Giovanni Boldini received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Giovanni Boldini was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[25].
  • Giovanni Boldini was influenced by Titian[26].
  • Giovanni Boldini was influenced by Domenico Tintoretto[27].

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Origins and Family

Giovanni Boldini was born in Ferrara[2]. He was born on December 31, 1842[3]. His father was Antonio Boldini[12]. His mother was Benvenuta Caleffi[13].

Education

Giovanni Boldini was educated at Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and visual artist[7]. Giovanni Boldini's field of work was visual arts[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Portrait of Henri Rochefort[18], a painting[28], founded in 1882[29]; Portrait of Robert de Montesquiou[19], a painting[30], founded in 1897[31]; The melon[20], a painting[32], founded in 1906[33]; Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi[21], a painting[34], founded in 1886[35]; After the bath[22], a painting[36], in United States[37], founded in 1873[38]; and Alaide Banti at the fireplace[23], a painting[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1885[41].

Recognition

Giovanni Boldini received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

Personal Life

Among Giovanni Boldini's spouses was Emilia Cardona[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 12, 1931[5], January 11, 1931[9], and July 11, 1931[10]. Giovanni Boldini died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Certosa of Ferrara[11].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Boldini ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Paul César Helleu[44], a painter[45], 1859–1927[46], of France[47], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[48], specialised in printmaking[49].

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Boldini born?

Born in Ferrara[2], Giovanni Boldini…

Where did Giovanni Boldini die?

Giovanni Boldini died in Paris[4].

Who were Giovanni Boldini's parents?

Giovanni Boldini's father was Antonio Boldini[12]. Giovanni Boldini's mother was Benvenuta Caleffi[13].

Who was Giovanni Boldini married to?

Giovanni Boldini's spouses include Emilia Cardona[14].

What did Giovanni Boldini do for work?

Giovanni Boldini worked as painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Where did Giovanni Boldini go to school?

Giovanni Boldini was educated at Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[17].

What awards did Giovanni Boldini receive?

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

Who did Giovanni Boldini influence?

Giovanni Boldini has been cited as an influence by Paul César Helleu[44].

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  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . patrimonioculturale.regione.emilia-romagna.it. Retrieved . patrimonioculturale.regione.emilia-romagna.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . 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
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  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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