Alfred Janniot

Alfred Janniot (1889–1969) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Alfred Auguste Janniot.

Alfred Janniot in brief

Born
1889
Died
1969
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
9th arrondissement of Paris
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alfred Auguste Charles Janniot.

Born at 9th arrondissement of Paris in 1889, died at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1969.

In detail

Alfred Janniot studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Jean Antoine Injalbert is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Art Deco.

Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Male Athlete, Female Athlete and façade of the Palais de la Porte Dorée.

Work by Alfred Janniot is recorded in the collections of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alfred Janniot”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2835211: Alfred Janniot

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