Paul Signac

Summary

Paul Signac is a human^[1]. He was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on November 11, 1863^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on August 15, 1935^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], draftsperson^[7], printmaker^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,132 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Paris^[2], Paul Signac…
• Paul Signac passed away in Paris^[4].
• Paul Signac was born on November 11, 1863^[3].
• Paul Signac died on August 15, 1935^[5].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12].
• Burial took place at Grave of Signac^[13].
• Paul Signac was married to Berthe Roblès^[14].
• A child of Paul Signac was Ginette Signac^[15].
• Paul Signac held citizenship in France^[16].
• Paul Signac worked as a painter^[6].
• Paul Signac worked as a draftsperson^[7].
• Paul Signac's professions included printmaker^[8].
• Paul Signac's professions included graphic artist^[9].
• Paul Signac's professions included architectural draftsperson^[10].
• Paul Signac's field of work was painting^[17].
• Paul Signac held the position of president^[18].
• Paul Signac held the position of Peintre de la Marine^[19].
• A notable student of Paul Signac was Lucie Cousturier^[20].
• A notable student of Paul Signac was Carlos-Reymond^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Paul Signac is Deux stylistes Rue du Caire^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Paul Signac is Golfe Juan^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Paul Signac is Les Démolisseurs^[24].
• Paul Signac received the Legion of Honour^[25].
• Paul Signac received the Peintre de la Marine^[26].
• Paul Signac was a member of Les XX^[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Signac was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on November 11, 1863^[3].

Education

Paul Signac studied under Émile Bin^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], draftsperson^[7], printmaker^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10]. Paul Signac's field of work was painting^[17]. Positions held include president^[18], a corporate title^[29] and Peintre de la Marine^[19], a title of honor^[30], in France^[31]. Notable students include Lucie Cousturier^[20], a painter^[32], 1876–1925^[33], of France^[34] and Carlos-Reymond^[21], a painter^[35], 1884–1970^[36], of France^[37], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[38].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Deux stylistes Rue du Caire^[22], a painting^[39], founded in 1885^[40]; Golfe Juan^[23], a painting^[41], founded in 1896^[42]; and Les Démolisseurs^[24], a painting^[43], founded in 1896^[44]. Things named for Paul Signac include 8239 Signac^[45], an asteroid^[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour^[25], a state order^[47], in France^[48], founded in 1802^[49] and Peintre de la Marine^[26], a title of honor^[50], in France^[51].

Personal Life

Among Paul Signac's spouses was Berthe Roblès^[14]. A child of him was Ginette Signac^[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Signac died on August 15, 1935^[5]. He died in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was sepsis^[52]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12] and Grave of Signac^[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Signac ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,132 views/month, #7,045 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

He has been cited as an influence by Orphism^[55], an art movement^[56], founded in 1912^[57].

He is credited with the discovery of pointillism^[58], a painting movement^[59]. Works attributed to him include Port de Marseilles^[60], a painting^[61], founded in 1907^[62]. Entities named for him include 8239 Signac^[45], an asteroid^[46].

FAQs

Where was Paul Signac born?

Born in Paris^[2], Paul Signac…

Where did Paul Signac die?

Paul Signac died in Paris^[4].

Who was Paul Signac married to?

Paul Signac's spouses include Berthe Roblès^[14].

What did Paul Signac do for work?

Paul Signac worked as painter^[6], draftsperson^[7], printmaker^[8], graphic artist^[9], and architectural draftsperson^[10].

What awards did Paul Signac receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour^[25] and Peintre de la Marine^[26].

Who did Paul Signac influence?

Paul Signac has been cited as an influence by Orphism^[55].

What did Paul Signac discover?

Paul Signac is credited as discoverer of pointillism^[58].