Paul César Helleu

Paul César Helleu was a French painter, printmaker, draftsperson and artist (1859–1927). He was born at Vannes and died at 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Also recorded as Paul-César Helleu; Paul-Cesar Helleu; Paul-César-François Helleu; Paul Cesar Helleu; Paul Helleu; Paul César François Helleu.

Overview

Born at Vannes in 1859, died at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1927.

In detail

Paul César Helleu studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Lycée Chaptal. training under Jean-Léon Gérôme is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is printmaking. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Impressionism. Giovanni Boldini is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris, London and New York City.

Works named in the authority record are The Yacht Nereus in Roads Cowes.

Work by Paul César Helleu is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Chronology

  1. 1859Paul César Helleu born at Vannes.
  2. 1927Paul César Helleu died at 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Paul César Helleu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q491039: Paul César Helleu

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