Henri Gervex

French painter (1852-1929)
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Henri Gervex
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Henri Gervex

Summary

Henri Gervex is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montmartre[2]. He was born on +1852-09-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1929-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], and pastellist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henri Gervex's place of birth was Montmartre[2].
  • Henri Gervex passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri Gervex was born on +1852-09-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri Gervex was born on +1852-12-10T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Henri Gervex died on +1929-06-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Gervex[12].
  • Henri Gervex held citizenship in France[13].
  • Henri Gervex worked as a painter[6].
  • Henri Gervex worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Henri Gervex worked as a pastellist[8].
  • Henri Gervex's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Henry Gerbault[15].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Georges Dubosc[16].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Jacques-Émile Blanche[17].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Emma Toll[18].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Märtha Tynell[19].
  • A notable student of Henri Gervex was Gunnar Gunnarsson Wennerberg[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Gervex is Rolla[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Gervex is À la République française[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Gervex is Avant l'opération[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Gervex is Histoire du siècle[24].
  • Henri Gervex received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Henri Gervex received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26].
  • Henri Gervex received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Gervex was born in Montmartre[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1852-09-10T00:00:00Z[3] and +1852-12-10T00:00:00Z[10].

Education

Henri Gervex's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14]. Studied under Pierre-Nicolas Brisset[28], Alexandre Cabanel[29], and Eugène Fromentin[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], and pastellist[8]. Notable students include Henry Gerbault[15], a poster artist[31], 1863–1930[32], of France[33]; Georges Dubosc[16], a journalist[34], 1854–1927[35], of France[36], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[37]; Jacques-Émile Blanche[17], a painter[38], 1861–1942[39], of France[40], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[41]; Emma Toll[18], a painter[42], 1847–1917[43], of Sweden[44]; Märtha Tynell[19], a painter[45], 1865–1930[46], of Sweden[47]; and Gunnar Gunnarsson Wennerberg[20], a handicrafter[48], 1863–1914[49], of Sweden[50].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Rolla[21], a painting[51], in France[52], founded in 1878[53]; À la République française[22], a painting[54], founded in 1890[55]; Avant l'opération[23], a painting[56], founded in 1887[57]; and Histoire du siècle[24], a painting[58], founded in 1889[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26], a courage award[62], in France[63], founded in 1915[64]; Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], a grade of an order[65], in Norway[66]; Order of Saint Michael[67], an order[68], in Electorate of Bavaria[69], founded in 1693[70]; Order of Saint Anna[71], an order[72], in Russian Empire[73], founded in 1735[74]; and Knight of the Order of Carlos III[75], a grade of an order[76], in Spain[77].

Death and Burial

Henri Gervex died on +1929-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of Gervex[12].

Why It Matters

Henri Gervex ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

He has been cited as an influence by Rose Maynard Barton[80], a painter[81], 1856–1929[82], of Ireland[83], specialised in painting[84].

FAQs

Where was Henri Gervex born?

Born in Montmartre[2], Henri Gervex…

Where did Henri Gervex die?

Henri Gervex died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Henri Gervex do for work?

Henri Gervex worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], and pastellist[8].

Where did Henri Gervex go to school?

Henri Gervex was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

What awards did Henri Gervex receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26], Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], and Order of Saint Michael[67].

Who did Henri Gervex influence?

Henri Gervex has been cited as an influence by Rose Maynard Barton[80].

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