Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay

Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay (1795–1881) was a Brazilian painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Felix-Emile, Baron Taunay; Felix-Emile Taunay; Baron Taunay; Félix Émile Taunay.

Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay in brief

Born
1795
Died
1881
Known for
painter and draftsperson
Place of birth
Montmorency
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Overview

Born at Montmorency in 1795, died at Rio de Janeiro in 1881.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Work by Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay is recorded in the collections of Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Imperial Museum of Brazil, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes and São Paulo Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Imperial Order of the Rose and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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    “Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3092622: Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay

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