Paul Colin

Paul Colin (1892–1985) was a French painter, designer and illustrator.

Also recorded as Paul Hubert Colin.

Paul Colin in brief

Born
1892
Died
1985
Known for
painter, designer, illustrator, scenographer, artist, draftsperson and sculptor
Place of birth
Nancy
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Paul Hubert Colin.

Born at Nancy in 1892, died at Nogent-sur-Marne in 1985.

In detail

Paul Colin studied at École nationale supérieure d'art de Nancy and Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Eugène Vallin, Victor Prouvé and Jacques Gruber is recorded. Edgard Derouet, Aurélie Nemours and Colette Beleys are recorded as having studied under Paul Colin. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are caricature and Art Deco. The authority associates the name with surrealism and cubism.

Work by Paul Colin is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Stadsarchief Rotterdam, Museum of Modern Art, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q555505: Paul Colin

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