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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
1908-06-13 – 1992-03-06
Life & Legacy
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (13 June 1908 – 6 March 1992) was a Portuguese abstract painter. She was considered a leading member of the European abstract expressionism movement known as Art Informel. Her works feature complex interiors and city views using lines that explore space and perspective. She also worked in tapestry and stained glass.
Occupation & Career
painter, stained-glass artist, graphic artist, artist, visual artist
Education
University of Lisbon
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword · Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty · Knight of the Legion of Honour
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Academy of Arts
Education & Institutions
University of Lisbon
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q242399 · wikidata
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Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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Family Spouse
Árpád Szenes
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q242399 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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