Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

French artist best known for his mural painting (1824–1898)
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
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Summary

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is a human[1]. He was born in Lyon[2]. He was born on December 14, 1824[3]. He passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 24, 1898[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lyon[2].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was born on December 14, 1824[3].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes died on October 24, 1898[5].
  • Burial took place at Q82571732[10].
  • Among Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's spouses was Marie Cantacuzène[11].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes worked as a painter[6].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's professions included photographer[7].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes worked as a visual artist[8].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's field of work was painting[13].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[14].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Paul Baudoüin[15].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Georges William Thornley[16].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Hans Nikolaj Hansen[17].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Oscar Matthiesen[18].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Frida Hansen[19].
  • A notable student of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was Ludwig von Hofmann[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is The Poor Fisherman[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is Young black boy with a sword[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer[23].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is recorded as male[26].
  • Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lyon[2], Pierre Puvis de Chavannes… he was born on December 14, 1824[3].

Education

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[14]. Studied under Hendrik Scheffer[28], a painter[29], 1798–1862[30], of France[31], specialised in painting[32] and Thomas Couture[33], a painter[34], 1815–1879[35], of France[36], awarded the Second Great Prize of Rome[37], specialised in painting[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], and visual artist[8]. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's field of work was painting[13]. Notable students include Paul Baudoüin[15], a painter[39], 1844–1931[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42]; Georges William Thornley[16], a lithographer[43], 1857–1935[44], of France[45]; Hans Nikolaj Hansen[17], a painter[46], 1853–1923[47], of Kingdom of Denmark[48], awarded the Eckersberg Medal[49]; Oscar Matthiesen[18], a painter[50], 1861–1957[51], of Kingdom of Denmark[52], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[53]; Frida Hansen[19], a textile artist[54], 1855–1931[55], of Norway[56], awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[57]; and Ludwig von Hofmann[20], a painter[58], 1861–1945[59], of Germany[60], awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[61].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Poor Fisherman[21], a painting[62], founded in 1881[63]; Young black boy with a sword[22], a painting[64], founded in 1850[65]; and Jeunes Filles au bord de la mer[23], a painting[66], founded in 1879[67].

Recognition

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].

Personal Life

Among Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's spouses was Marie Cantacuzène[11].

Death and Burial

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes died on October 24, 1898[5]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Q82571732[10].

Why It Matters

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Aristide Maillol[70], a sculptor[71], 1861–1944[72], of France[73], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[74], specialised in art of sculpture[75]; Maurice Denis[76], an illustrator[77], 1870–1943[78], of France[79], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[80], specialised in painting[81]; Henri-Edmond Cross[82], a painter[83], 1856–1910[84], of France[85]; Magnus Enckell[86], a painter[87], 1870–1925[88], of Finland[89], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[90]; Raphaël Collin[91], a painter[92], 1850–1916[93], of France[94], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[95], specialised in painting[96]; and Hans Unger[97], a painter[98], 1872–1936[99], of Germany[100], specialised in painting[101].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Puvis de Chavannes born?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was born in Lyon[2].

Where did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes die?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Pierre Puvis de Chavannes married to?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's spouses include Marie Cantacuzène[11].

What did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes do for work?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes worked as painter[6], photographer[7], and visual artist[8].

Where did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes go to school?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[14].

What awards did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].

Who did Pierre Puvis de Chavannes influence?

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes has been cited as an influence by Aristide Maillol[70], Maurice Denis[76], Henri-Edmond Cross[82], and Magnus Enckell[86].

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  1. 11d ago · Cardabela4831 · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'ca', 'cs', 'da', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'et', 'eu', 'fa',
    Place of death → 17th arrondissement of Paris
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → pierre-puvis-de-chavannes
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  3. 11w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of → Hendrik Scheffer, Thomas Couture
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art +88
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  4. 13w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art +88
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Has works in the collection: Führermuseum, Add works in collection based on a work"
  5. 15w ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url → https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-pierre-puvis-de-c
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Described at url: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-pierre-puvis-de-chavannes, Add described at URL (P973) to sourced Solis Prints artist page; language English "
  6. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 407022
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  7. 17w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Paul Baudoüin, Georges William Thornley, Hans Nikolaj Hansen +4
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  8. 17w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Paul Baudoüin, Georges William Thornley, Hans Nikolaj Hansen +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Student: Ludwig von Hofmann, Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  9. 18w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → 89 avenue de Villiers (Paris 17e) - Plaque commémorative PUV, Allée Puvis de Chavannes, Rennes, 2022.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Plaque image: 89 avenue de Villiers (Paris 17e) - Plaque commémorative PUVIS de CHAVANNES.jpg"
  10. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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