Auguste Étienne François Mayer

Auguste Étienne François Mayer (1805–1890) was a French painter, illustrator and lithographer.

Also recorded as Auguste Etienne François Mayer; Auguste Etienne Mayer; Auguste Mayer; Auguste Etienne Francois Mayer; A. Mayer.

Auguste Étienne François Mayer in brief

Born
1805
Died
1890
Known for
painter, illustrator, lithographer and printmaker
Place of birth
Brest
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Overview

Born at Brest in 1805, died at Brest in 1890.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marine.

Works named in the authority record are View from Spitzbergen.

Work by Auguste Étienne François Mayer is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Australian National Maritime Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Maritime Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Auguste Étienne François Mayer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2871318: Auguste Étienne François Mayer

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