Henri Dropsy
Henri Dropsy (21 January 1885 – 2 November 1969) was a French sculptor and medallist. He is the son of Emile Dropsy. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Henri Dropsy
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- Name
- Henri Dropsy
- Occupation
- Sculptor
- Born
- 21 January 1885
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Died
- 2 November 1969
- Place of death
- Veneux-les-Sablons, France
- Nationality
- France
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Languages
- French
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Henri Dropsy (21 January 1885 – 2 November 1969) was a French sculptor and medallist. He is the son of Emile Dropsy. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Biography
Biography
Henri Dropsy studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Louis Muller is recorded as having studied under Henri Dropsy. The recorded working language is French. Work by Henri Dropsy is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and STAM Ghent City Museum.
Tribute to Marshal Lyautey (1925) - medal by Henri Dropsy - Collection Alfred Errera
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Auteur(s): Dropsy, Henri (dit Henry) (Paris, 21–01–1885 - Veneux-les-Sablons, 02–11–1969), graveur en médailles - Médailleur Date de production: Vers 1914 Type(s) d'objet(s): Numismatique Dénomination(s): Médaille Dimensions -
Dropsy, Henri (dit Henry) (Paris, 21–01–1885 - Veneux-les-Sablons, 02–11–1969), graveur en médailles - Médailleur
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Henri Dropsy • Occupation — Sculptor • Born — 21 January 1885 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Died — 2 November 1969 • Place of death — Veneux-les-Sablons, France
Identity
Identity
Henri Dropsy is recorded as medalist, sculptor, engraver, designer and artist.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1885
Henri Dropsy born at 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
1969
Henri Dropsy died at Veneux-les-Sablons.
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3rd arrondissement of Paris.
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Veneux-les-Sablons.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q3131000: Henri Dropsy
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- “Henri Dropsy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Forrer, L. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. Spink & Son Ltd. VII. 234. 1923.
- 2.Henri Dropsy. Olympedia.
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3131000: Henri DropsyWikimedia Foundation
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Formation and teaching. Dropsy studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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Work by Henri Dropsy is
Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
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