Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel

Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel (1850–1913) was a French painter, illustrator and children's writer.

Also recorded as Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel; Maurice Boutet de Monvel; Boutet de Monvel.

Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel in brief

Born
1850
Died
1913
Known for
painter, illustrator, children's writer and watercolorist
Place of birth
Orléans
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Overview

Born at Orléans in 1850, died at Nemours in 1913.

In detail

Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is painting, watercolor and illustration. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are genre and religious.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France.

Work by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel is recorded in the collections of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Musée d'Orsay, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans and Legion of Honor.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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    “Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q984242: Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel

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