Marc Saint-Saëns
Illustration — Marc Saint-Saëns, 1935 • Illustration — Lady Melanie's Bouquet, by Marc Saint-Saëns, 1951. Marcel Léon Saint-Saëns (1903–1979), better known under the pseudonym Marc Saint-Saëns, was a French printmaker. Le Bouquet (1951) by Marc Saint-Saëns is among the best and most representative French tapestries of the Fifties.
Also recorded as Marc Saint- Saëns · Marc Saint-Saens
Marc Saint-Saëns
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- Full name
- Marcel Léon Saint-Saëns.
- Born
- 1903 · Toulouse.
- Died
- 1979 · Toulouse.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- fresco painter · graphic artist · draftsperson · printmaker
- Education
- École des Beaux-Arts · lycée Pierre-de-Fermat
- Languages
- French
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
It is a tribute to Marc Saint-Saëns's predilection for scenes from nature and rustic life.
Marc Saint-Saëns was recorded at birth as Marcel Léon Saint-Saëns. He also worked under the name Marc Saint-Saëns. The authorities additionally record the headings Marc Saint- Saëns and Marc Saint-Saens. His recorded language was French.
Identity
Identity
Marc Saint-Saëns is recorded as fresco painter, graphic artist, draftsperson and printmaker.
Life and career
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1903
Marc Saint-Saëns born at Toulouse.
1965
Sculpture et tapisserie: Arbus, Jean Picart le Doux, Marc Saint-Saëns (1965) is digitised and catalogued by Open Library.
1979
Marc Saint-Saëns died at Toulouse.
Activity and practice
Marc Saint-Saëns is recorded as having studied at École des Beaux-Arts and lycée Pierre-de-Fermat.
Tapisserie d'Aubusson commandée à Marc Saint-Saëns: « Le vin de Bordeaux, la naissance d'un cru ».
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