Eugène-Louis Millet

Eugène-Louis Millet was a French architect (1819–1879). He was born at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris and died at Cannes.

Also recorded as Eugene-Louis Millet; Eugène Millet; Eugene Millet.

Eugène-Louis Millet in brief

Born
1819
Died
1879
Known for
architect
Place of birth
former 3rd arrondissement of Paris
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Identity and origins

Eugène-Louis Millet was recorded at birth as Eugène Louis Millet. The authorities additionally record the headings Eugene-Louis Millet, Eugène Millet and Eugene Millet. His recorded language was French.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Eugène Train, Henri Labrouste and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.

As a teacher, Eugène-Louis Millet is recorded in connection with Paul Selmersheim and Sainte-Anne Auguste Louzier. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Eugène-Louis Millet may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Eugène-Louis Millet is established in the international name authorities as Getty Union List of Artist Names 500261141, Bibliothèque nationale de France 12746952n, Library of Congress no2020051337, ISNI 000000010417855X, IdRef 119702487, VIAF 155851027 and Wikidata Q3060038.

In detail

training under Eugène Train, Henri Labrouste and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc is recorded. Paul Selmersheim and Sainte-Anne Auguste Louzier are recorded as having studied under Eugène-Louis Millet. the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include diocesan architect.

Works named in the authority record are Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Chronology

  1. 1819Eugène-Louis Millet born at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
  2. 1819Eugène-Louis Millet was born in 1819 at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
  3. 1819Eugène-Louis Millet was born on 21 May 1819.
  4. 1871Geese in a Farmyard is dated c. 1871 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1887.641).
  5. 1871Geese in a Farmyard (The Art Institute of Chicago).
  6. 1879Eugène-Louis Millet died at Cannes.
  7. 1879Eugène-Louis Millet died in 1879 at Cannes.
  8. 1879Eugène-Louis Millet died on 24 February 1879.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Millet, Eugène Henri, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Millet, Eugène-Louis, Oxford Art Online, 2003

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Eugène-Louis Millet.

    museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago

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  4. 4.

    “Eugène Millet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  5. 5.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3060038: Eugène-Louis Millet

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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