Louis Valtat

Louis Valtat (1869–1952) was a French painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Valtat.

Overview

Born at Dieppe in 1869, died at Paris in 1952.

In detail

Louis Valtat studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie Julian and Lycée Hoche. training under Jules Lefebvre is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and landscape. The authority associates the name with Fauvism and Post-impressionism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam. Residence is recorded at Versailles.

Work by Louis Valtat is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Art Institute of Chicago, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Finnish National Gallery and National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Louis Valtat”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1872017: Louis Valtat

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