François-Louis Schmied
Illustration — Self-portrait, c. 1904 François-Louis Schmied (November 8, 1873, in Geneva – January 1941 in Tahanaout, Morocco), was a French painter, wood engraver, printer, editor, illustrator, and bookbinder. He is considered a major artist in the Art Deco style, particularly in the area of publishing for bibliophiles.
Also recorded as François Louis Schmied
François-Louis Schmied
- Full name
- François Louis Schmied.
- Born
- 1873. · Geneva.
- Died
- 1941. · Tahannaout.
- Nationality
- Switzerland and France.
- Occupation
- painter, illustrator, engraver, bookbinder, printer and graphic artist.
- Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour.
- Languages
- French.
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Illustration — Self-portrait, c. 1904 François-Louis Schmied (November 8, 1873, in Geneva – January 1941 in Tahanaout, Morocco), was a French painter, wood engraver, printer, editor, illustrator, and bookbinder. He is considered a major artist in the Art Deco style, particularly in the area of publishing for bibliophiles.
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He is the father of engraver Théo Schmied, who directed François-Louis Schmied's workshop beginning in 1924. In 1910, Schmied was commissioned to engrave and print Paul Jouve's illustrations for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.
François-Louis Schmied is recorded as painter, illustrator, engraver, bookbinder and printer.
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1873
François-Louis Schmied born at Geneva.
1941
François-Louis Schmied died at Tahannaout.
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François-Louis Schmied was recorded at birth as François Louis Schmied. The authorities additionally record the heading François Louis Schmied. His recorded language was French. 2 children are recorded: Théo Schmied and Dolly Schmied. Schmied received Officer of the Legion of Honour.
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