Jacques Adnet

Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) was a French architect, painter and artist.

Jacques Adnet in brief

Born
1900
Died
1984
Known for
architect, painter, artist, designer and head teacher
Place of birth
Châtillon-Coligny
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Jack Édouard Jules Adnet.

Born at Châtillon-Coligny in 1900, died at 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1984.

In detail

Jacques Adnet studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Anthony Selmersheim and Charles Genuys is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, design and Art Deco.

Employment is recorded with École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs.

Work by Jacques Adnet is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Château de Rambouillet, Mobilier national, Musée d'art moderne de Paris and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Blumenthal, Officer of Arts and Letters, officier d'académie and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jacques Adnet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1132783: Jacques Adnet

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