Gustave Moreau
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Gustave Moreau
Summary
Gustave Moreau is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 6, 1826[3]. He passed away in Rennes[4]. He died on April 18, 1898[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (887 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Gustave Moreau's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Gustave Moreau died in Rennes[4].
- Gustave Moreau passed away in Paris[10].
- Gustave Moreau was born on April 6, 1826[3].
- Gustave Moreau died on April 18, 1898[5].
- Gustave Moreau is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
- Gustave Moreau's father was Louis Moreau[12].
- Gustave Moreau's mother was Q139859254[13].
- Gustave Moreau held citizenship in France[14].
- Gustave Moreau is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15].
- Gustave Moreau's professions included sculptor[6].
- Gustave Moreau worked as a painter[7].
- Gustave Moreau's professions included artist[8].
- Gustave Moreau's field of work was painting[16].
- Gustave Moreau was employed by École des Beaux-Arts[17].
- Gustave Moreau was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Nelson Dias[19].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Silas Broux[20].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Léon Lehmann[21].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Johannes Holbek[22].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Paul Renaudot[23].
- A notable student of Gustave Moreau was Fernand Sabatté[24].
- A notable work attributed to Gustave Moreau is Apollo and The Nine Muses[25].
- A notable work attributed to Gustave Moreau is Oedipus and the Sphinx[26].
- A notable work attributed to Gustave Moreau is Orphés[27].
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Origins and Family
Gustave Moreau's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 6, 1826[3]. His father was Louis Moreau[12]. His mother was Q139859254[13]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15].
Education
Gustave Moreau's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. Gustave Moreau's field of work was painting[16]. Among his employers was École des Beaux-Arts[17]. Notable students include Nelson Dias[19], a painter[28], 1869–1929[29], of France[30], awarded the Prix Marie-Bashkirtseff[31]; Silas Broux[20]; Léon Lehmann[21]; Johannes Holbek[22]; Paul Renaudot[23]; and Fernand Sabatté[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Apollo and The Nine Muses[25], a painting[32], founded in 1856[33]; Oedipus and the Sphinx[26], a painting[34], founded in 1864[35]; Orphés[27], a painting[36], founded in 1865[37]; Salome[38], a painting[39], founded in 1874[40]; Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra[41], a painting[42], founded in 1876[43]; and The Apparition[44], a painting[45], founded in 1876[46]. Things named for Gustave Moreau include Musée Gustave Moreau[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[48], a Q1499804[49], in France[50], founded in 1802[51] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], a Q1499804[53], in France[54].
Death and Burial
Gustave Moreau died on April 18, 1898[5]. Recorded place of death include Rennes[4], a commune of France[55], in France[56] and Paris[10], a commune of France[57], in France[58], founded in -0300[59]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Gustave Moreau ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (887 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Apcar Baltazar[62], a painter[63], 1880–1909[64], of Romania[65].
Entities named for him include Musée Gustave Moreau[47].
FAQs
Where was Gustave Moreau born?
Gustave Moreau was born in Paris[2].
Where did Gustave Moreau die?
Gustave Moreau died in Rennes[4].
Who were Gustave Moreau's parents?
Gustave Moreau's father was Louis Moreau[12]. Gustave Moreau's mother was Q139859254[13].
What did Gustave Moreau do for work?
Gustave Moreau worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8].
Where did Gustave Moreau go to school?
Gustave Moreau was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
What awards did Gustave Moreau receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[48] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[52].
Who did Gustave Moreau influence?
Gustave Moreau has been cited as an influence by Apcar Baltazar[62].