Luc-Olivier Merson

French painter and illustrator (1846–1920)
Person human Q390904
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Luc-Olivier Merson

Summary

Luc-Olivier Merson is a human[1]. He was born in rue Gracieuse[2]. He was born on May 21, 1846[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 13, 1920[5]. He worked as a painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in rue Gracieuse[2], Luc-Olivier Merson…
  • Luc-Olivier Merson passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson died in rue Denfert-Rochereau[11].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson was born on May 21, 1846[3].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson died on November 13, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson is buried at Grave of Olivier-Merson[13].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's father was Charles-Olivier Merson[14].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson held citizenship in France[15].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's professions included painter[6].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's professions included postage stamp designer[7].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was visual arts[16].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was painting[17].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was book illustration[18].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson held the position of workshop manager[19].
  • Among Luc-Olivier Merson's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[22].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Ernest Amas[23].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Louis Barillet[24].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Martin von Feuerstein[25].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Gaston Thys[26].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Lucien-Paul Pouzargues[27].

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Origins and Family

Luc-Olivier Merson's place of birth was rue Gracieuse[2]. He was born on May 21, 1846[3]. His father was Charles-Olivier Merson[14].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[22], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include visual arts[16], a type of arts[36]; painting[17], a method[37]; and book illustration[18], a genre[38]. Luc-Olivier Merson was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[20]. He held the position of workshop manager[19]. Notable students include Ernest Amas[23], a painter[39], 1869–1959[40], of France[41]; Louis Barillet[24], a stained-glass artist[42], 1880–1948[43], of France[44]; Martin von Feuerstein[25]; Gaston Thys[26]; Lucien-Paul Pouzargues[27]; and Marie-Louise Bion[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q17491190[46], a painting[47]; Q17491955[48], a mural[49], founded in 1901[50]; and Q17491998[51], a mural[52], founded in 1901[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[54], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Prix de Rome[57], an award[58], in France[59], founded in 1663[60]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[64], a grade of an order[65], in France[66]; gold medal[67], an award[68]; and Exhibition of French Artists gold medal[69].

Death and Burial

Luc-Olivier Merson died on November 13, 1920[5]. Recorded place of death include 5th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[70], in France[71], founded in 1860[72] and rue Denfert-Rochereau[11], a street[73], in France[74]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Olivier-Merson[13].

Why It Matters

Luc-Olivier Merson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Luc-Olivier Merson born?

Born in rue Gracieuse[2], Luc-Olivier Merson…

Where did Luc-Olivier Merson die?

Luc-Olivier Merson died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Luc-Olivier Merson's parents?

Luc-Olivier Merson's father was Charles-Olivier Merson[14].

What did Luc-Olivier Merson do for work?

Luc-Olivier Merson worked as painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Luc-Olivier Merson go to school?

Luc-Olivier Merson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[21] and French Academy in Rome[22].

What awards did Luc-Olivier Merson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[54], Prix de Rome[57], Knight of the Legion of Honour[61], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[64].

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    Notable work Q17491190, Q17491955, Q17491998
    Given name Luc-Olivier
    Field of work visual arts, painting, book illustration
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