Adolphe Appian

Adolphe Appian (1818–1898) was a French painter, etcher and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Adolphe-Jacques-Barthélémy Appian; Jacques Barthélemy Appian; Jacques Barthelemy Appian; Adolphe-Jacques-Barthelemy Appian; a. appian.

Adolphe Appian in brief

Born
1818
Died
1898
Known for
painter, etcher, graphic artist, copper engraver and draftsperson
Place of birth
Lyon
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jacques Barthélemi Appian.

Born at Lyon in 1818, died at 5th arrondissement of Lyon in 1898.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Barbizon school.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Membership is recorded of Société des aquafortistes.

Work by Adolphe Appian is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Canada and Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK).

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Adolphe Appian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q365656: Adolphe Appian

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