Mario Prassinos

Mario Prassinos (1916–1985) was a French painter, printmaker and illustrator.

Also recorded as Mario Prassino.

Mario Prassinos in brief

Born
1916
Died
1985
Known for
painter, printmaker, illustrator, sculptor, draftsperson and artist
Place of birth
Constantinople
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Overview

Born at Constantinople in 1916, died at Paris in 1985.

In detail

Mario Prassinos studied at Lycée Condorcet. the recorded working language is Greek and French.

The field of work recorded is painting, graphics and illustration. The authority associates the name with School of Paris.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France.

Work by Mario Prassinos is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Museum of Modern Art and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Legion of Honour and Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Mario Prassinos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q472243: Mario Prassinos

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