Ferdinand Bac

Ferdinand Bac (1859–1952) was a French painter, lithographer and writer.

Also recorded as Ferdinand-Sigismond Bach; Ferdinand Sigismond Bach; Bac Bach; Bac; Ferdinand Sigismund Bac; Ferdinand-Sigismund Bac.

Ferdinand Bac in brief

Born
1859
Died
1952
Known for
painter, lithographer, writer, illustrator, caricaturist, ironworker, landscape architect and artist
Place of birth
Stuttgart
Contents

Overview

Born at Stuttgart in 1859, died at Compiègne in 1952.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts and literature.

Works named in the authority record are Les Colombières.

Work by Ferdinand Bac is recorded in the collections of Musée Fesch and Van Gogh Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Prix Calmann-Lévy and Montyon Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ferdinand Bac”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3068507: Ferdinand Bac

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