Max Leognany
Max Leognany (12 March 1913 – 11 February 1994) was a French artist. He grew up in Yport-sur-Mer, and as a young man entered the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts). He studied continuously during the Second World War and received training in a jeweller's workshop.
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Max Leognany
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- Born
- 1913 · Mirecourt.
- Died
- 1994 · 12th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- medalist · sculptor · designer
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Languages
- French
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Max Leognany (12 March 1913 – 11 February 1994) was a French artist. He grew up in Yport-sur-Mer, and as a young man entered the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts). He studied continuously during the Second World War and received training in a jeweller's workshop.
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He then specialised in engraving coins and medals, and in 1945 he was awarded the Prix de Rome in the Engraving category. He concentrated mainly on medals, but produced some sculptures, as well as 40 ceremonial swords for members of the French Academy, including the sword of Léopold Sédar Senghor. He did work on both French and foreign decorations, of which the National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite) was one. He was himself a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
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Origins and background
The following is established of origins and background. Leognany died in 1994 at 12th arrondissement of Paris. It is also recorded that max Leognany was born in 1913 at Mirecourt.
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Recorded with the occupation sculptor. Recorded with the occupation medalist. Institutional cataloguing adds that max Leognany is recorded with the occupation designer. Recorded as a citizen of France. Recorded with the gender male. Born on 12 March 1913. It is also recorded that max Leognany died on 11 February 1994. Institutional cataloguing adds that max Leognany worked at France.
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