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Yves Tanguy

French painter (1900–1955)
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Summary

Yves Tanguy was born on January 5, 1900[1], in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on January 15, 1955[3], in Woodbury[4]. He worked as a draftsperson[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], and sculptor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 42 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Kay Sage[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11], United States[12]
  • Native language: French[13]
  • Field of work: painting[14], surrealism[15], erotic art[16]
  • Educated at: Lycée Saint-Louis[17]
  • Influenced by: Giorgio de Chirico[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Movement: surrealism[20]
  • Genre: abstract art[21]
  • Commons category: Yves Tanguy[22]
  • Cause of death: stroke[23], cerebral hemorrhage[24], myocardial infarction[25]
  • Residence: Woodbury[26]
  • Family name: Tanguy[27]
  • Given name: Yves[28]
  • Sponsor: Pierre Matisse[29]
  • Work location: United States[30], Paris[31], Woodbury[32]
  • Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-yves-tanguy[33]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[34]
  • Participant in: Documenta II[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36], English[37]
  • Commons Creator page: Yves Tanguy[38]
  • Birth name: Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy[39]
  • Name in native language: Yves Tanguy[40]
  • Represented by: Artists Rights Society[41]
  • Different from: Yves Tanguy[42]

Why It Matters

Yves Tanguy is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Yves Tanguy born?

Yves Tanguy was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Yves Tanguy die?

Yves Tanguy died in Woodbury[4].

Who was Yves Tanguy married to?

Yves Tanguy's spouses include Kay Sage[10].

What did Yves Tanguy do for work?

Yves Tanguy worked as a draftsperson[5], painter[6], illustrator[7], and sculptor[8].

Where did Yves Tanguy go to school?

Yves Tanguy was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . Artnet. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . rkd.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . arsny.com. Retrieved . arsny.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  8. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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