Luc-Olivier Merson
Luc-Olivier Merson (1846–1920) was a French painter, postage stamp designer and illustrator.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Nicolas Olivier Luc Merson.
Born at rue Gracieuse in 1846, died at 5th arrondissement of Paris in 1920.
In detail
Luc-Olivier Merson studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and French Academy in Rome. Ernest Amas, Louis Barillet and Martin von Feuerstein are recorded as having studied under Luc-Olivier Merson. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is visual arts, painting and book illustration. The authority associates the name with academic art.
Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris. Positions recorded include workshop manager. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.
Work by Luc-Olivier Merson is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Victoria and Albert Museum, Shimane Art Museum and Musée d'Orsay.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.
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