Charles Catteau

Charles Catteau (1880–1966) was a French ceramicist, industrial designer and teacher.

Also recorded as Charles Crépin Nicolas Catteau.

Charles Catteau in brief

Born
1880
Died
1966
Known for
ceramicist, industrial designer, teacher and painter
Place of birth
Douai
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Crépin Nicolas Catteau.

Born at Douai in 1880, died at Nice in 1966.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is ceramic art. The authority associates the name with Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Japonisme, africanism and cubism are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory, Royal Boch and Manufacture nationale de Sèvres.

Work by Charles Catteau is recorded in the collections of Design Museum Gent, Royal Museums of Art and History, Keramis Centre De La Céramique and Speed Art Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Catteau”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2958692: Charles Catteau

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