Alice Rahon

Alice Rahon (1904–1987) was a French painter, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Alice Rahon Paalen; Alice Phillipot.

Alice Rahon in brief

Born
1904
Died
1987
Known for
painter, poet, writer, illustrator and artist
Place of birth
Chenecey-Buillon
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alice Marie Yvonne Philippot.

Born at Chenecey-Buillon in 1904, died at Mexico City in 1987.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is poetry. The authority associates the name with surrealism.

Work by Alice Rahon is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Saint Louis Art Museum and Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alice Rahon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q250333: Alice Rahon

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