Gaston Chaissac

Gaston Chaissac (1910–1964) was a French painter, writer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jiasidong Xuesake.

Gaston Chaissac in brief

Born
1910
Died
1964
Known for
painter, writer, draftsperson and sculptor
Place of birth
Avallon
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Overview

Born at Avallon in 1910, died at La Roche-sur-Yon in 1964.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with outsider art.

Work by Gaston Chaissac is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Unterlinden Museum, Musée d'art moderne de Paris, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and Van Abbemuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gaston Chaissac”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1495558: Gaston Chaissac

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