Alphonse François

Alphonse François (1814–1888) was a French printmaker.

Also recorded as A. François; François; Louis François.

Alphonse François in brief

Born
1814
Died
1888
Known for
printmaker
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1814, died at 5th arrondissement of Paris in 1888.

In detail

training under Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts and Société française de gravure.

Work by Alphonse François is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Prints and Photographs Department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alphonse François”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2645889: Alphonse François

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Elsewhere in Prints

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