Paul-Émile Borduas

Paul-Émile Borduas (1905–1960) was a Canadian painter, sculptor and professor.

Also recorded as Paul-Emile Borduas; Paul Émile Borduas; Paul Emile Borduas.

Paul-Émile Borduas in brief

Born
1905
Died
1960
Known for
painter, sculptor, professor, draftsperson, writer, essayist, watercolorist and teacher
Place of birth
Mont-Saint-Hilaire
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Overview

Born at Mont-Saint-Hilaire in 1905, died at 7th arrondissement of Paris in 1960.

In detail

Paul-Émile Borduas studied at École des beaux-arts de Montréal. training under Ozias Leduc is recorded. Orita Leprohon and Pierre Gauvreau are recorded as having studied under Paul-Émile Borduas. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is painting and art of drawing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are public. The authority associates the name with abstract expressionism and Les Automatistes. Joan Miró is recorded as an influence.

Work by Paul-Émile Borduas is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Musée de la civilisation and Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are designated historic person.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul-Émile Borduas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q360286: Paul-Émile Borduas

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