Jean Lurçat

French tapestry artist, painter and ceramicist (1892–1966)
Person human Q468453
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Jean Lurçat was born on July 1, 1892, in Bruyères.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] He held citizenship in France.[13][14][15] He was educated at Académie Colarossi.

He worked as a painter, ceramicist, illustrator, textile artist, tapestry weaver, and French resistance fighter.[12][15] His sibling was André Lurçat.[16]

He died on January 6, 1966, in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.[17][1][2][18][19][3][4][5][6][7][9][10][12]

Jean Lurçat

Summary

Jean Lurçat is a human[1]. He was born in Bruyères[2]. He was born on July 1, 1892[3]. He passed away in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4]. He died on January 6, 1966[5]. He worked as a painter[6], ceramicist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], and tapestry weaver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bruyères[2], Jean Lurçat…
  • Jean Lurçat died in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4].
  • Jean Lurçat was born on July 1, 1892[3].
  • Jean Lurçat died on January 6, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Laurent-les-Tours[12].
  • Jean Lurçat was married to Simone Lurçat[13].
  • Jean Lurçat held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean Lurçat's professions included painter[6].
  • Jean Lurçat worked as a ceramicist[7].
  • Jean Lurçat worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Jean Lurçat worked as a textile artist[9].
  • Jean Lurçat's professions included tapestry weaver[10].
  • Jean Lurçat's professions included French resistance fighter[15].
  • Jean Lurçat's education included a stint at Académie Colarossi[16].
  • A notable student of Jean Lurçat was Boris Taslitzky[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Lurçat is Chant du Monde[18].
  • Jean Lurçat was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[19].
  • Jean Lurçat was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[20].
  • Jean Lurçat is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Lurçat's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Lurçat's family is recorded as Q125572527[23].
  • Jean Lurçat's Commons category is recorded as Jean Lurçat[24].
  • Jean Lurçat's family name is recorded as Lurçat[25].
  • Jean Lurçat's given name is recorded as Jean[26].
  • Jean Lurçat studied under Jean Prouvé[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bruyères[2], Jean Lurçat… he was born on July 1, 1892[3].

Education

Jean Lurçat's education included a stint at Académie Colarossi[16]. He studied under Jean Prouvé[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], ceramicist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], tapestry weaver[10], and French resistance fighter[15]. A notable student of Jean Lurçat was Boris Taslitzky[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Lurçat is Chant du Monde[18].

Personal Life

Jean Lurçat was married to Simone Lurçat[13].

Death and Burial

Jean Lurçat died on January 6, 1966[5]. He died in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4]. Burial took place at Saint-Laurent-les-Tours[12].

Why It Matters

Jean Lurçat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean Lurçat born?

Born in Bruyères[2], Jean Lurçat…

Where did Jean Lurçat die?

Jean Lurçat passed away in Saint-Paul-de-Vence[4].

Who was Jean Lurçat married to?

Jean Lurçat's spouses include Simone Lurçat[13].

What did Jean Lurçat do for work?

Jean Lurçat worked as painter[6], ceramicist[7], illustrator[8], textile artist[9], and tapestry weaver[10].

Where did Jean Lurçat go to school?

Jean Lurçat was educated at Académie Colarossi[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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