Théodore Deck

Théodore Deck (1823–1891) was a French ceramicist, administrator and entrepreneur.

Also recorded as Joseph Théodore Deck; Joseph-Théodore Deck; Theodore Deck; Joseph Theodore Deck; Joseph-Theodore Deck.

Théodore Deck in brief

Born
1823
Died
1891
Known for
ceramicist, administrator and entrepreneur
Place of birth
Guebwiller
Contents

Overview

Born at Guebwiller in 1823, died at Paris in 1891.

In detail

training under André Friedrich and Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse is recorded. Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse, Edmond Lachenal and Camille Moreau-Nélaton are recorded as having studied under Théodore Deck. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Art Nouveau.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with Manufacture nationale de Sèvres and Hugelin family. Positions recorded include administrator.

Work by Théodore Deck is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Theodore Deck museum, Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Théodore Deck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q937373: Théodore Deck

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