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Georges Cain

Georges Cain (1856–1919) was a French painter, writer and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Georges Jules Auguste Cain; George Jules Auguste Cain; geo. cain; G. Cain; george cain; Cain.

Georges Cain in brief

Born
1856
Died
1919
Known for
painter, writer, screenwriter and conservator
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1856, died at Paris in 1919.

In detail

training under Édouard Detaille is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include curator. Membership is recorded of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France and Société d'iconographie parisienne.

Work by Georges Cain is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Musée Carnavalet and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Georges Cain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3102425: Georges Cain

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