Louis Dejean
Louis Dejean (June 9, 1872 in Paris – January 6, 1953 in Paris), was a French sculptor and engraver. He worked in the workshop of Gaston Schnegg, along with Antoine Bourdelle, Charles Despiau, Robert Wlérick, Léon-Ernest Drivier, François Pompon, Alfred Jean Halou, Charles Malfray, Auguste de Niederhausern, Henry Arnold, Jane Poupelet and Yvonne Serruys.
Also recorded as Louis-Eugène Dejean · Louis-Eugene Dejean
Louis Dejean
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- Born
- 1872. · 17th arrondissement of Paris.
- Died
- 1953. · 15th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- sculptor, medalist and teacher.
- Education
- École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs.
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour.
- Languages
- French.
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Louis Dejean (June 9, 1872 in Paris – January 6, 1953 in Paris), was a French sculptor and engraver. He worked in the workshop of Gaston Schnegg, along with Antoine Bourdelle, Charles Despiau, Robert Wlérick, Léon-Ernest Drivier, François Pompon, Alfred Jean Halou, Charles Malfray, Auguste de Niederhausern, Henry Arnold, Jane Poupelet and Yvonne Serruys.
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Louis Dejean studied at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs. The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and medal-engraving. Employment is recorded with Académie Scandinave, Antonin Carlès and Auguste Rodin. Work by Louis Dejean is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Musée Carnavalet, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Musée d'Orsay. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour.
• La Parisienne, Dame au grand manteau. Sculpture (Statuette), dimensions: 27 cm x 45 cm x 34 cm. Date: 1904. Musée d'Orsay, first floor - Section 57. Acquisition: Procurement service to living artists (1904) • Bronze medal from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1909. Dimensions 80 x 52 mm, weight 195 grams. • Muse elongated, outer stone sculpture (1937 order). Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne: 1937. Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, avenue de New York, Paris XVI (France)
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Auteur(s): Dejean, Louis (Paris, 09–06–1872 - Paris, en 06–01–1953), sculpteur Date de production: En 1904 Datation en siècle: 1er quart du 20e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Sculpture Dénomination(s): Statuette Matériaux et techniques: Plâtre, Patine Dimensions -
Dejean, Louis (Paris, 09–06–1872 - Paris, en 06–01–1953), sculpteur
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1872
Louis Dejean born at 17th arrondissement of Paris.
1953
Louis Dejean died at 15th arrondissement of Paris.
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Louis Dejean worked in art of sculpture and medal-engraving. He was employed by Académie Scandinave, Antonin Carlès and Auguste Rodin. Dejean received Commander of the Legion of Honour. Recorded as having received Commander of the Legion of Honour.
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Nationalmuseum, Musée Carnavalet, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris and Musée d'Orsay
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