Charles Giron

Charles Giron (1850–1914) was a Swiss painter, portraitist and art critic.

Also recorded as charles giron; Ch. Giron; Charles Alexandre Giron.

Charles Giron in brief

Born
1850
Died
1914
Known for
painter, portraitist, art critic and artist
Place of birth
Geneva
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Overview

Born at Geneva in 1850, died at Genthod in 1914.

In detail

Charles Giron studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Ralph Teleki is recorded as having studied under Charles Giron. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts and painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and landscape.

Works named in the authority record are The Cradle of the Confederation.

Work by Charles Giron is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris, Musée d'Orsay, National Museum in Warsaw and Musée Carnavalet.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1064549: Charles Giron

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