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Georges Demenÿ

Georges Demenÿ was a French photographer, inventor, physiologist, engineer and film director (1850–1917). He was born at Douai and died at 18th arrondissement of Paris.

Also recorded as Georges Demeny.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Georges Émile Joseph Demeny.

Born at Douai in 1850, died at 18th arrondissement of Paris in 1917.

Identity and origins

Georges Demenÿ was recorded at birth as Georges Émile Joseph Demeny. The authorities additionally record the heading Georges Demeny. His recorded language was French.

Catalogued works

2 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library and The Art Institute of Chicago.

Evolution de l'éducation physique. Standing Long Jump (Saut en longueur sans élan), dated c. 1906, gelatin silver print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2024.1146.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Georges Demenÿ et les origines sportives du cinéma, Les Cahiers de l'INSEP, 2003. Georges Demenÿ et l’analyse des mouvements de la parole ou en venir à « jouer du sourd comme on joue de l’orgue de barbarie », La nouvelle revue - Éducation et société inclusives, 2024. The Work of Georges Demenÿ in Brazilian Periodical Press: Themes Debated, 1890 − 1949, The International Journal of the History of Sport, 2025. « Voir le mouvement » par une « image du mouvement » : éducation et représentation du mouvement, entre science, art et euphorie chez Georges Demenÿ à partir de 1900, Mise au point, 2023. Glissements progressifs vers le plaisir. Remarques sur l'œuvre chronophotographique de Marey et Demenÿ, 1895 Mille huit cent quatre-vingt-quinze, 1995.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Chronology

  1. 1850Georges Demenÿ born at Douai.
  2. 1906Standing Long Jump (Saut en longueur sans élan) (The Art Institute of Chicago).
  3. 1917Georges Demenÿ died at 18th arrondissement of Paris.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1508905: Georges Demenÿ

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