Étienne Martin

Étienne Martin (1913–1995) was a French sculptor, draftsperson and teacher.

Also recorded as Etienne Martin; Etienne-Martin; Etienne II Martin; Henry Etienne-Martin; Etienne-Martin (1913-1995); Etienne Martin (1913-1995).

Étienne Martin in brief

Born
1913
Died
1995
Known for
sculptor, draftsperson, teacher and artist
Place of birth
Loriol-sur-Drôme
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Étienne Clément René Martin.

Born at Loriol-sur-Drôme in 1913, died at 13th arrondissement of Paris in 1995.

In detail

Étienne Martin studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon. training under Marcel Michaud is recorded. James Benenson is recorded as having studied under Étienne Martin. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art.

Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris and École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts and Académie de Marseille.

Works named in the authority record are Demeurre 1, La Demeure 10 and Personnage III.

Work by Étienne Martin is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Kröller-Müller Museum, Musée de la sculpture en plein air and Middelheim Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Étienne Martin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q289938: Étienne Martin

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