Léon Belly

Léon Belly (1827–1877) was a French painter.

Also recorded as Leon Adolphe Auguste Belly; Léon-Adolphe-Auguste Belly; Léon Adolphe Auguste Belly; Leon Belly; Leon-Adolphe-Auguste Belly; belly.

Léon Belly in brief

Born
1827
Died
1877
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Saint-Omer
Contents

Overview

Born at Saint-Omer in 1827, died at Paris in 1877.

In detail

training under Constant Troyon is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Orientalism.

Work by Léon Belly is recorded in the collections of Musée de l'hôtel Sandelin, Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper and Musée du quai Branly.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Léon Belly”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3270722: Léon Belly

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