Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy

Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy (1853–1924) was a French painter, printmaker and watercolorist.

Also recorded as Jean Jules Henri Geoffroy; Henry Jules Jean Geoffroy; Jean Geoffroy; Jean-Jules-Henri Geoffroy; Henry-Jules-Jean Geoffroy; Jean Jules Henry Geoffroy.

Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy in brief

Born
1853
Died
1924
Known for
painter, printmaker and watercolorist
Place of birth
Marennes
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jean-Jules-Henry Geoffroy.

Also worked under the name Geo.

Born at Marennes in 1853, died at Paris in 1924.

In detail

training under Léon Bonnat, Eugène Levasseur and Louis Adan is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Naturalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Residence is recorded at rue des Lilas.

Works named in the authority record are Visit day at the Hospital.

Work by Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy is recorded in the collections of Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, Maison de Victor Hugo, Musée d'Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Hermitage Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3013864: Henri Jules Jean Geoffroy

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