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Frédéric Martens

Frédéric Martens (1806–1875) was a French photographer, printmaker and painter.

Also recorded as Friedrich von Martens; Frédéric von Martens; Frederick von Martens; Friederich von Martens; Frederic Von Martens; Fridiric Martens.

Frédéric Martens in brief

Born
1806
Died
1875
Known for
photographer, printmaker, painter, sculptor, scientific illustrator and graphic artist
Place of birth
Venice
Contents

Overview

Born at Venice in 1806, died at Paris in 1875.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Membership is recorded of Société héliographique.

Work by Frédéric Martens is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Philadelphia Museum of Art and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Frédéric Martens”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q246549: Frédéric Martens

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