Louis Majorelle
Louis Majorelle (1859–1926) was a French designer, cabinetmaker and painter.
Also recorded as Louis-Jean-Sylvestre Majorelle.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Louis Jean Sylvestre Majorelle.
Born at Toul in 1859, died at Nancy in 1926.
In detail
Louis Majorelle studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Aimé Millet is recorded. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is design, furniture design and furniture. The authority associates the name with École de Nancy and Art Nouveau.
Work by Louis Majorelle is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, National Gallery of Victoria, Nationalmuseum and Design Museum Gent.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Sources
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