Louis le Brocquy

Louis le Brocquy (1916–2012) was an Irish painter, postage stamp designer and sculptor.

Also recorded as Louis M. Le Brocquy; Louis Le Brocquy; Louis M. LeBrocquy.

Louis le Brocquy in brief

Born: 1916
Died: 2012
Known for: painter, postage stamp designer, sculptor and artist
Place of birth: Dublin

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In detail
Sources

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1916, died at Dublin in 2012.

In detail

Louis le Brocquy studied at St Gerard's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting and portrait painting. The authority associates the name with Expressionism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Membership is recorded of Aosdána.

Works named in the authority record are A Family.

Work by Louis le Brocquy is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū and National Gallery of Ireland.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and honorary citizen of Dublin.

Sources

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1.
“Louis le Brocquy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1872117: Louis le Brocquy
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