Gustave Le Gray
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Summary
Gustave Le Gray was born on August 30, 1820[1], in Villiers-le-Bel[2]. He died on July 29, 1884[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], and daguerreotypist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (692 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 30, 1884[9]
- Spouse: Palmira Maddalena Gertrude Leonardi[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]
- Student: Joseph Vigier[13]
- Notable work: The Great Wave, Sete[14], Seascape with Sailing Ship and Tugboat[15], Bateaux quittant le port du Havre[16]
- Member of: Société héliographique[17], Société française de photographie[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Gustave Le Gray[20]
- Family name: Le Gray[21]
- Given name: Gustave[22]
- Student of: Paul Delaroche[23]
- Participant in: Documenta 6[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
- Commons Creator page: Gustave Le Gray[26]
- Name in native language: Gustave Le Gray[27]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1860[28]
- End of work period: January 1, 1884[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[30]
Why It Matters
Gustave Le Gray has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Gustave Le Gray born?
Gustave Le Gray was born in Villiers-le-Bel[2].
Where did Gustave Le Gray die?
Gustave Le Gray passed away in Cairo[4].
Who was Gustave Le Gray married to?
Gustave Le Gray's spouses include Palmira Maddalena Gertrude Leonardi[10].
What did Gustave Le Gray do for work?
Gustave Le Gray worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], and daguerreotypist[7].
Where did Gustave Le Gray go to school?
Gustave Le Gray was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].