Geneviève Asse

Geneviève Asse (1923–2021) was a French painter, illustrator and engraver.

Also recorded as Genevieve Asse.

Geneviève Asse in brief

Born
1923
Died
2021
Known for
painter, illustrator, engraver and industrial designer
Place of birth
Vannes
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Geneviève Anne Marie Bodin.

Born at Vannes in 1923, died at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 2021.

In detail

Geneviève Asse studied at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs. the recorded working language is French.

Work by Geneviève Asse is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Musée d'art moderne de Paris, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Unterlinden Museum and Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Commander of the National Order of Merit.

Sources

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    “Geneviève Asse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1978192: Geneviève Asse

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