Jean-Paul Laurens

French painter (1838-1921)
Person human Q708568
Jean-Paul Laurens
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Jean-Paul Laurens

Summary

Jean-Paul Laurens is a human[1]. He was born in Fourquevaux[2]. He was born on March 28, 1838[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 23, 1921[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Paul Laurens was born in Fourquevaux[2].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens was born on March 28, 1838[3].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens died on March 23, 1921[5].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Laurens was Jean-Pierre Laurens[12].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Laurens was Paul Albert Laurens[13].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens's professions included painter[6].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens worked as a teacher[9].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens's field of work was painting[15].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • Jean-Paul Laurens was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was Edmund Dulac[18].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin[19].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was Amélie Beaury-Saurel[20].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was Henry Moret[21].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was José Mange[22].
  • A notable student of Jean-Paul Laurens was John Recknagel[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Laurens is The Excommunication of Robert the Pious[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Laurens is The Suicide of Cato the Younger[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Laurens is Saint John Chrysostom and the Empress Eudoxia[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Laurens is The Death of Tiberius[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Paul Laurens was born in Fourquevaux[2]. He was born on March 28, 1838[3].

Education

Jean-Paul Laurens's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[17]. Studied under Léon Cogniet[28] and Alexandre Bida[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], and teacher[9]. Jean-Paul Laurens's field of work was painting[15]. Among his employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[16]. Notable students include Edmund Dulac[18], a painter[30], 1882–1953[31], of France[32], specialised in young adult literature[33]; Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin[19], a painter[34], 1860–1943[35], of France[36], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[37], specialised in painting[38]; Amélie Beaury-Saurel[20], a painter[39], 1848–1924[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42]; Henry Moret[21], a painter[43], 1856–1913[44], of France[45]; José Mange[22], a painter[46], 1866–1935[47], of France[48]; and John Recknagel[23], a painter[49], 1870–1940[50], of United States[51].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Excommunication of Robert the Pious[24], a painting[52], founded in 1875[53]; The Suicide of Cato the Younger[25], a painting[54], in France[55], founded in 1863[56]; Saint John Chrysostom and the Empress Eudoxia[26], a painting[57], in France[58], founded in 1893[59]; The Death of Tiberius[27], a painting[60], in France[61], founded in 1864[62]; and The hostages[63], a painting[64], founded in 1896[65].

Recognition

Jean-Paul Laurens received the Jean Reynaud Prize[66].

Personal Life

Children include Jean-Pierre Laurens[12], a painter[67], 1875–1932[68], of France[69] and Paul Albert Laurens[13], a painter[70], 1870–1934[71], of France[72], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[73].

Death and Burial

Jean-Paul Laurens died on March 23, 1921[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-Paul Laurens ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

He has been cited as an influence by Costin Petrescu[76], a painter[77], 1872–1954[78], of Romania[79].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Paul Laurens born?

Born in Fourquevaux[2], Jean-Paul Laurens…

Where did Jean-Paul Laurens die?

Jean-Paul Laurens passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Paul Laurens do for work?

Jean-Paul Laurens worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], illustrator[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Jean-Paul Laurens go to school?

Jean-Paul Laurens was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].

What awards did Jean-Paul Laurens receive?

Honors received include Jean Reynaud Prize[66].

Who did Jean-Paul Laurens influence?

Jean-Paul Laurens has been cited as an influence by Costin Petrescu[76].

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  1. 2d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Edmund Dulac, Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin, Amélie Beaury-Saurel +22
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  2. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Beaux-Arts de Paris
    Significant person Georges Diéterle
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