John Rewald

German-American art historian (1912-1994)
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John Rewald

Summary

John Rewald is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1912[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 2, 1994[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • John Rewald's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • John Rewald passed away in New York City[4].
  • John Rewald was born on May 12, 1912[3].
  • John Rewald died on February 2, 1994[5].
  • John Rewald died on February 12, 1994[11].
  • John Rewald died on January 1, 1994[12].
  • Among John Rewald's spouses was Alice Bellony[13].
  • John Rewald held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • John Rewald held citizenship in United States[15].
  • John Rewald worked as an art historian[6].
  • John Rewald worked as a historian[7].
  • John Rewald's professions included university teacher[8].
  • John Rewald's professions included art collector[9].
  • John Rewald's field of work was art history[16].
  • John Rewald held the position of professor[17].
  • Among John Rewald's employers was Princeton University[18].
  • Among John Rewald's employers was University of Chicago[19].
  • Among John Rewald's employers was Museum of Modern Art[20].
  • John Rewald was employed by City University of New York[21].
  • John Rewald was educated at University of Paris[22].
  • John Rewald was educated at University of Hamburg[23].
  • John Rewald's education included a stint at Lichtwarkschule[24].
  • John Rewald's doctoral advisor was Henri Focillon[25].
  • A notable work attributed to John Rewald is The paintings of Paul Cézanne: a catalogue raisonné[26].
  • John Rewald received the Prix Charles Blanc[27].

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Origins and Family

John Rewald was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 12, 1912[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[22], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of Hamburg[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Hamburg[35]; and Lichtwarkschule[24], a school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1914[38]. John Rewald's doctoral advisor was Henri Focillon[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[39]. Studied under Erwin Panofsky[40], an art historian[41], 1892–1968[42], of Germany[43], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], specialised in art history[45] and Fritz Saxl[46], an art historian[47], 1890–1948[48], of Austria[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9]. John Rewald's field of work was art history[16]. Employers include Princeton University[18], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1746[52], headquartered in Princeton[53]; University of Chicago[19], a private university[54], in United States[55], founded in 1890[56], headquartered in Chicago[57]; Museum of Modern Art[20], a museum[58], in United States[59], founded in 1929[60], headquartered in New York City[61]; and City University of New York[21], a public university[62], in United States[63], founded in 1961[64], headquartered in New York City[65]. He held the position of professor[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Rewald is The paintings of Paul Cézanne: a catalogue raisonné[26].

Recognition

John Rewald received the Prix Charles Blanc[27].

Personal Life

John Rewald was married to Alice Bellony[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1994[5], February 12, 1994[11], and January 1, 1994[12]. John Rewald died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

John Rewald has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was John Rewald born?

John Rewald was born in Berlin[2].

Where did John Rewald die?

John Rewald passed away in New York City[4].

Who was John Rewald married to?

John Rewald's spouses include Alice Bellony[13].

What did John Rewald do for work?

John Rewald worked as art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9].

Where did John Rewald go to school?

John Rewald was educated at University of Paris[22], University of Hamburg[23], and Lichtwarkschule[24].

What awards did John Rewald receive?

Honors received include Prix Charles Blanc[27].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 11w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → john-rewald
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  2. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0010077-Rewald-John-19121994
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  3. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21w ago · ManuelaLaRosa · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Spouse → Alice Bellony
    Field of work → art history
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