Jean Dunand

Jean Dunand (1877–1942) was a French sculptor, painter and designer.

Also recorded as John Jules; Jules Dunand; John Dunand.

Jean Dunand in brief

Born
1877
Died
1942
Known for
sculptor, painter, designer, coppersmith, mosaicist, draftsperson and goldsmith
Place of birth
Lancy
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jules-John Dunand.

Born at Lancy in 1877, died at Paris in 1942.

In detail

Jean Dunand studied at Ancienne école des arts industriels Genève and École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs. training under Jean Dampt and Seizo Sugawara is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Art Deco.

Work by Jean Dunand is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Design Museum Gent, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean Dunand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1990069: Jean Dunand

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