Paul Delvaux

Belgian painter (1897-1994)
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Paul Delvaux

Summary

Paul Delvaux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Huy[2]. He was born on September 23, 1897[3]. He passed away in Veurne[4]. He died on July 20, 1994[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and watercolorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Delvaux's place of birth was Huy[2].
  • Paul Delvaux was born in Antheit[12].
  • Paul Delvaux passed away in Veurne[4].
  • Paul Delvaux was born on September 23, 1897[3].
  • Paul Delvaux died on July 20, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Veurne Communal Cemetery[13].
  • Paul Delvaux held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • French was Paul Delvaux's native language[15].
  • Paul Delvaux's professions included painter[6].
  • Paul Delvaux's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Paul Delvaux's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Paul Delvaux worked as a printmaker[9].
  • Paul Delvaux worked as a watercolorist[10].
  • Paul Delvaux's professions included sculptor[16].
  • Paul Delvaux's field of work was painting[17].
  • Paul Delvaux's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[18].
  • Paul Delvaux received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[19].
  • Paul Delvaux was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[20].
  • Paul Delvaux is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Delvaux's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Delvaux's Commons category is recorded as Paul Delvaux[23].
  • Paul Delvaux's family name is recorded as Delvaux[24].
  • Paul Delvaux's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Delvaux's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Paul Delvaux[26].
  • Paul Delvaux's work location is recorded as Brussels[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Huy[2], a municipality of Belgium[28], in Belgium[29] and Antheit[12], a municipality section[30], in Belgium[31]. Paul Delvaux was born on September 23, 1897[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Paul Delvaux's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], watercolorist[10], and sculptor[16]. Paul Delvaux's field of work was painting[17].

Recognition

Paul Delvaux received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[19].

Death and Burial

Paul Delvaux died on July 20, 1994[5]. He died in Veurne[4]. He is buried at Veurne Communal Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Delvaux include he museum[32], a museum[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1982[35].

Why It Matters

Paul Delvaux ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include he museum[32], a museum[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1982[35].

FAQs

Where was Paul Delvaux born?

Born in Huy[2], Paul Delvaux…

Where did Paul Delvaux die?

Paul Delvaux died in Veurne[4].

What did Paul Delvaux do for work?

Paul Delvaux worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and watercolorist[10].

Where did Paul Delvaux go to school?

Paul Delvaux was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[18].

What awards did Paul Delvaux receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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