Léon Mignon
Léon Mignon (1847–1898) was a Belgian sculptor, draftsperson and painter.
Also recorded as Leon Mignon.
Léon Mignon in brief
- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1898
- Known for
- sculptor, draftsperson and painter
- Place of birth
- Liège
Overview
Recorded at birth as Léon Jacques Joseph Mignon.
Born at Liège in 1847, died at Schaerbeek in 1898.
In detail
Léon Mignon studied at Royal Academy of Arts of Liège. training under Prosper Drion, Charles Soubre and Auguste Chauvin is recorded. the recorded working language is French.
The authority associates the name with realism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome and Paris. Residence is recorded at Liège and Rome.
Works named in the authority record are Li Torê.
Work by Léon Mignon is recorded in the collections of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and Musée Carnavalet.
Distinctions recorded are Boursier de la fondation Lambert Darchis.
Sources
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- 1.
“Léon Mignon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3271202: Léon Mignon
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