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Jean Lurçat

1892-07-01 – 1966-01-06

Portrait of Jean Lurçat
Jean Lurçat. 1963-1964 : photographies / Roger Pic. Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Arts du spectacleCredit: Roger Pic

Life & Legacy

Jean Lurçat (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ lyʁsa]; 1 July 1892 – 6 January 1966) was a French artist noted for his role in the revival of contemporary tapestry. He was also a painter and ceramist.

Occupation & Career

painter, ceramicist, illustrator, textile artist, tapestry weaver, French resistance fighter, artisan, visual artist, designer, graphic artist, lithographer, artist, jewelry designer

Education

Académie Colarossi

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Chant du Monde

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Académie des beaux-arts · Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium

Notable Work

Chant du Monde

Education & Institutions

Académie Colarossi

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q468453 — wikidata View source

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