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Officer of the National Order of Merit
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Jean-Claude Chauray
1934-04-14 – 1996-07-14
Life & Legacy
Jean-Claude Chauray also known as J.C. Chauray (14 April 1934 - 14 July 1996), was a 20th-century French painter best known for still lifes. He grew up in Mauzé-sur-le Mignon, south-west of France.
He made several still lifes representing fruits (currant, lemon) with faience, pewter, glassware.
His work was exhibited in world's major galleries: Bernheim-Jeune in Paris, Wally Findlay in New York, as well as Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.
In 1994, the porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud made Limoges porcelain with some of his artwork.
Some of his paintings are exhibited in the museum Museum Bernard d'Agesci in Niort, France.
He died in 1996 and rests in the cemetery of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon.
Occupation & Career
painter, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the National Order of Merit; Officer of Arts and Letters; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour · Officer of Arts and Letters · Officer of the National Order of Merit
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Officer of Arts and Letters
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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