Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy

Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy (1905–1991) was a French painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Edouard Georges Mac-Avoy; Edouard Georges Macavoy.

Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy in brief

Born: 1905
Died: 1991
Known for: painter, printmaker, draftsperson and theatre designer
Place of birth: Caudéran

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Overview

Born at Caudéran in 1905, died at Saint-Tropez in 1991.

In detail

Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy studied at Académie Julian. training under Paul Albert Laurens is recorded. Monique Gourgaud is recorded as having studied under Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy. the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include president.

Work by Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy is recorded in the collections of Musée d'art moderne de Paris, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Musée National d'Art Moderne.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Officer of Arts and Letters and prix Brizard.

Sources

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“Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3579861: Édouard Georges Mac-Avoy
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