Paul Kane
Irish-Canadian painter (1810-1871)
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Summary
Paul Kane was born on September 3, 1810[1], in Mallow[2]. He died on February 20, 1871[3], in Toronto[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], explorer[7], and architectural drafter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
- Field of work: painting[11]
- Notable work: Flathead woman with child[12]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Movement: academic art[15]
- Genre: portrait[16], landscape painting[17]
- Commons category: Paul Kane[18]
- Family name: Kane[19]
- Given name: Paul[20]
- Commons gallery: Paul Kane[21]
- Work location: Canada[22]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Commons Creator page: Paul Kane[25]
- Name in native language: Paul Kane[26]
- Different from: Paul Kane[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[28]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Canada[29], Art Gallery of Ontario[30], Montreal Museum of Fine Arts[31], Yale University Art Gallery[32], Gilcrease Museum[33], Tacoma Art Museum[34], Royal Ontario Museum[35]
Why It Matters
Paul Kane has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Paul Kane born?
Paul Kane's place of birth was Mallow[2].
Where did Paul Kane die?
Paul Kane died in Toronto[4].
What did Paul Kane do for work?
Paul Kane worked as a painter[5], writer[6], explorer[7], and architectural drafter[8].
What awards did Paul Kane receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[13].